ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017
Copyright © 2017 The University Council of Jamaica All rights reserved Annual Report 2016-2017
Published by: The University Council of Jamaica 6B Oxford Road Kingston 5 Jamaica, West Indies Telephone: (876) 929-7299; 906-8012 Facsimile: (876) 929-7312
Email: [email protected] ISSN 0799-1223 Website: www.ucj.org.jm Printed by Novelty Gimmicks Ltd. L E T T E R TO THE MINISTER
The University Council of Jamaica 2nd Floor HEART Trust/NTA Building 6B Oxford Road Kingston 5 Jamaica
March 2017
Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid Minister of Education, Youth and Information Ministry of Education, Youth and Information 2 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4
Dear Minister:
In accordance with Section 10 (1) of the University Council of Jamaica Act, 1987, I have the honour to transmit herewith the Council’s Report for the year ending 31 March 2017 and a copy of the statement of the Council’s Accounts as at 31 March 2017 duly certified by the Auditors.
Yours sincerely,
Carolyn Hayle, Ph.D Chairman TA B L E OF CONTENTS
Vision iv Mission iv Values iv Functions v The UCJ’s Strategic Priorities vi The UCJ Council vii Sub-Committees of the UCJ ix Chairman’s Statement 10 Executive Director’s Statement 11 Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week 2017 12 Registration and Accreditation Activities 14 Awarding Degrees 21 Developing Standards 22 Assessment of Academic Credentials 23 Research Activities 23 The Tertiary Qualifications Framework 24 Human Resource and Administration 25 Information Technology 27 National and Regional Activities 28 International Linkages and Activities 30 Communications and Public Education 32 UCJ Publications 36 Directors’ and Senior Executives’ Compensation 37 Financial Statements 38
APPENDICES Appendix A Council Members 72 Appendix B Members of Staff 73 Appendix C Accredited Programmes at March 2017 75 Appendix D Registered Institutions and Training Units as at March 2017 84
Joint Committee for Tertiary Education (JCTE) 87 iv The University Council of Jamaica
VISION AND MISSION
The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) was established in October, 1987 by the University Council of Jamaica Act, 1987. It is a statutory body under the portfolio of the Minister of Education, Youth and Information. The UCJ is the National External Quality Assurance Agency (EQAA) for higher education in Jamaica. VISION
The University Council of Jamaica aims to be a Centre of Excellence for quality assurance in tertiary education in the Caribbean, maintaining a system which is responsive to national and global changes while enhancing the development of a coherent Jamaican tertiary education system and the Country’s human resources. MISSION
The Mission of The University Council of Jamaica is to increase the availability of tertiary level training in Jamaica through a robust quality assurance system that ensures excellence, transparency, integrity, and adherence to standards.
OUR VALUES
The values of the University Council of Jamaica are embedded in the following:
H OLISTIC G ROWTH The Council is committed to the growth and development of individuals, tertiary institutions and communities towards a culture of quality.
I NTEGRITY AND E THICS The Council believes in objectivity, honesty, and the establishment of trust and confidentiality while consistently operating in an ethical manner.
E XCELLENCE The Council believes in the attainment of high quality standards in all aspects of its work.
T RANSPARENCY The Council will always exhibit openness and fairness in its operations.
S ERVICE The Council is committed to providing high quality services to all stakeholders.
R ESPECT The Council believes in and values the diversity of all stakeholders. v Annual Report 2016-2017
OUR F U N C T I O N S
The University Council of Jamaica is the National External Quality Assurance Agency for tertiary education in Jamaica. The UCJ also functions as an awards and academic development body for tertiary institutions and programmes in Jamaica. The following are the main functions of the UCJ:
1. To register institutions offering tertiary • encouraging and facilitating the education to ensure that certain minimum development and delivery of programmes standards are met with respect to: relevant to National needs. • governance of institutions; • management of institutions–strategic, 3. To assist in the development of tertiary operational and financial; institutions by providing professional advice and • programme management–process for services for the development and improvement of development, approval and review of programmes. programmes, and monitoring of academic standards; 4. To develop, on an on-going basis, threshold • the overall management of quality within standards for different levels of qualifications in institutions; various disciplines, at the tertiary level. • adequacy and suitability of physical facilities with regard to student enrolment 5. To award degrees, diplomas and certificates to and programmes offered; students who have pursued approved programmes • scope, appropriateness and educational of study at approved tertiary institutions in value of institutional programmes and Jamaica. experiences; • qualifications, competence and adequacy 6. To study current issues in post-secondary of staff–academic (faculty), administrative education with a view to maintaining and and technical; improving educational standards. • adequacy of learning resources, for example, libraries, computer facilities and 7. To establish equivalence and facilitate local laboratories, to support programmes; and recognition of foreign qualifications. • other operational factors. 8. To assure the quality of programmes being 2. To provide accreditation for degree and specialised offered in Jamaica by foreign institutions. programmes, as well as for institutions by: • establishing and applying criteria for 9. To provide appropriate public information the accreditation of tertiary/higher about the institutions and programmes educational programmes and institutions; registered and accredited by the Council. • guiding tertiary institutions in the development of their internal quality 10. To act as the national information centre for assurance systems; Jamaican tertiary qualifications. • assisting tertiary institutions in the improvement of their educational offerings; and vi The University Council of Jamaica
THE U C J ’ S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES, 2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 9
At the UCJ Council and Staff Retreat in July 2016, the Council outlined the strategic priorities for the period 2016 to 2019. These are as follows:
1. Assure, monitor, and facilitate enhancement of quality and continuous improvement throughout the Jamaican tertiary education system. Objectives • Strengthen UCJ quality assurance processes • Build the capacity of peer reviewers and institutions to enhance quality • Facilitate recognition of qualifications from higher education systems • Review and develop academic standards to support quality tertiary education • Facilitate recognition of alternative entry pathways to promote access to tertiary education
2. Strengthen capacity and enhance the operational efficiency of the UCJ. Objectives • Strengthen the financial management system • Strengthen the internal quality management system to improve efficiency. • Maximise the information and communications technology capabilities for operational efficiency • Improve the planning, research and development functions • Improve administrative processes in order to improve service delivery
3. Build the human resource capacity to successfully achieve the UCJ’s strategic objectives. Objectives • Recruit, develop, and retain a competent cadre of staff • Implement an effective performance management and appraisal system • Increase the level of staff motivation, satisfaction, and commitment • Provide adequate physical infrastructure and comply with occupational health, safety, and wellness standards
4. Increase visibility and enhance the UCJ’s image at National, Regional and International levels. Objectives • Strengthen relations with stakeholders at National, Regional, and International levels • Provide relevant, timely, and accurate information to all stakeholders • Enhance the presence and role of the UCJ at the National, Regional, and International levels • To improve the strategic planning, research and development functions
5. To improve the strategic planning, research and development functions. Objectives • Strengthen the planning and evaluation functions of the UCJ • Conduct ongoing research with regard to trends in tertiary education and contribution to policy formulation • Strengthen the data collection system for internal decision making vii Annual Report 2016-2017
THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL OF J A M A I C A
Members of the Council are drawn from public and private sectors, professional bodies, societies and academic institutions in accordance with the University Council of Jamaica Act, 1987.
The Council is led by Dr Carolyn Hayle, Chairman and Professor Brendan Bain, Deputy Chairman.
Dr Carolyn Hayle Prof Brendan Bain Mrs Althea Heron Chairman Deputy Chairman Executive Director
Mr Garth Anderson Mrs Barbara Cadogan Ms Leonie Campbell Mrs Yvonne Clarke Principal, Director, HRM&D, Attorney-at-Law Principal, Church Teachers’ Min. of Economic Growth Bethlehem Moravian College & Job Creation College
Dr Cecil Cornwall Dr Lowell Dilworth Dr Lincoln Edwards Mr Stephen Edwards Rev Dr Maitland Evans President, Lecturer, President, Lecturer, President, Western Hospitality Pathology Northern Caribbean Engineering International University Institute UWI University UTech, Jamaica of the Caribbean (from 27/02/2017) viii The University Council of Jamaica
T H E UNIVERSITY COUNCIL OF J A M A I C A CONTINUED
Prof Trevor Gardner Prof Colin Gyles Dr Suzette Haughton Mrs Hyacinth Knight President Acting President, Lecturer, Retired Educator Northern Caribbean UTech, Jamaica Government University (up to 27/02/17) UWI (up to 31/08/2016)
Mr Carl Lawrence Dr Phylicia Marshall Dr Yvonnette Marshall Mr Philmore McCarthy Legal Officer, Asst. Chief Education Officer Executive Director Principal, Office of the Principal Tertiary Unit, MOEYI (up to 31/08/2016) Excelsior Community UWI (from 27/02/2017) College
Prof Archibald McDonald Prof Stephen Vasciannie Mr Yaneke Watson Dr Karl Whyte Principal, President, Assistant Professor, Lecturer, UWI, Mona UTech, Jamaica Biology, Chemistry & Education and (from 27/02/2017) Environmental Science Liberal Studies Northern Caribbean University UTech, Jamaica ix Annual Report 2016-2017
THE SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL OF J A M A I C A
ACCREDITATION, CURRICULUM & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT (AC&D) COMMITTEE Members Members Dr Cecil Cornwall – Chairman Dr Lowell Dilworth – Chairman Professor Brendan Bain Dr Suzette Haughton – Deputy Chairman Dr Karl Whyte Mr Philmore McCarthy Mr Garth Anderson Ms Leonie Campbell Mrs Hyacinth Knight Dr Maitland Evans Mrs Yvonne Clarke Dr Lincoln Edwards HUMAN RESOURCE & ADMINISTRATION Professor Archibald McDonald COMMITTEE Mr Yaneke Watson Members Professor Stephen Vasciannie, CD Mrs Barbara Cadogan – Chairman Professor Colin Gyles Dr Cecil Cornwall Co-opted Members Mr Carl Lawrence Professor Ronald Young, UWI Dr Karl Whyte Mr Anthony Perry, UWI Mr Yaneke Watson Dr Ashburn Pinnock, Ms Leonie Campbell The Mico University College Dr Ethley London, Founding Executive Director, INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE the UCJ Members AUDIT COMMITTEE Professor Brendan Bain – Chairman Mr Yaneke Watson Members Professor Brendan Bain – Chairman Co-opted Member Ms Leonie Campbell Dr Ethley London, Mr Yaneke Watson Founding Executive Director, Dr Suzette Haughton the UCJ
PROPERTY COMMITTEE Members FINANCE COMMITTEE Professor Archibald McDonald – Chairman Members Mrs Althea Heron Mr Philmore McCarthy Mr Stephen Edwards – Chairman Mr Philmore McCarthy Mr Garth Anderson Mr Carl Lawrence Dr Karl Whyte Mr Yaneke Watson
A list of Council Members as at March 31, 2017 appears in Appendix A CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT C AROLYN H AYLE , P H .D
As the National External Quality Assurance Agency for tertiary education, the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) guided the institutions along a trajectory of continuous improvement during the period under review.
In its 30th year of enabling National development through quality assurance, the Council continued to focus on capacity building and improving internal processes in order to consistently meet customers’ requirements. The team at the UCJ have been working assiduously behind the scene toward becoming ISO 9001:2015 certified.
In keeping with the spirit of the Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act (PBMA), the Council also introduced four new committees, namely: Audit; Governance; Institutional Accreditation; and Procurement.
The UCJ also embarked on a mandate to increase the number of entities with institutional accreditation. During the UCJ’s 12th Annual Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week, in March 2017, the Agency assisted institutions in developing their Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) system, and provided training for UCJ assessors and staff. The key focus and theme for the week was “Enhancing and Sustaining a Quality Culture: Preparing for Institutional Accreditation.”
As part of the UCJ’s drive to increase efficiencies, the Agency has started to explore a suitable system that will automate critical management and operational processes. This will reduce manual processes and the time for processing applications for accreditation.
The UCJ revised its Tertiary Qualifications Framework (TQF), which was first published in 2003. The TQF is a tool to facilitate the portability of qualifications, and an important element in cross-border education. This is one of the services that forms part of Jamaica’s signature to the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS). The TQF, which is a complement to the National Qualifications Framework of Jamaica (NQF-J) will be relaunched during the UCJ’s 30th anniversary celebrations in October 2017.
It has been a very productive year for both Council members and Staff of the UCJ, who have contributed to the overall achievements through their commitment to developing a quality culture across the organisation, and to Nation building.
I extend congratulations to Mrs Althea Heron, Executive Director, Staff of the UCJ, and fellow Council members for their invaluable contribution during the period under review. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT A LTHEA H ERON , MP HIL , EMBA
During the period under review, the UCJ continued to deliver on its mandate of increasing the availability of tertiary level training in Jamaica through a robust quality assurance system that ensures excellence, transparency, integrity and adherence to standards.
The UCJ strengthened the team through the recruitment of key staff to assist in improving processes and maximising the use of technology in order to continue to provide a customer-focused service, professional advice and guidance to key stakeholders.
As part of the UCJ’s commitment to its developmental role, the agency assisted the institutions in developing their Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) system in preparation for Institutional Accreditation, during the 12th Annual Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week from March 6 to 10, 2017.
The UCJ continued its monitoring of registered institutions, programmes and courses in order to verify that they continue to meet the required standards and guidelines.
The UCJ also strengthened its relations with stakeholders and continued to increase its visibility through ongoing meetings, participation in seminars, research days, conferences, media related activities and public education events.
As the UCJ prepares to celebrate its 30th Anniversary in October 2017, the Agency is also working toward achieving the International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) 9001:2015 Certification. All Staff at the UCJ underwent training with the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, as part of the ongoing process of improving systems and processes to better serve our customers.
The UCJ continued its full participation in international quality assurance bodies including the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the Caribbean Area Network for Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education (CANQATE) in order to keep abreast of the changes in the higher education sector at the regional and international level.
I acknowledge, and thank our key stakeholders including the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Council members, the Institutions, Assessors and the UCJ Staff for their sterling contribution and the delivery of a first-class service to our customers and stakeholders. 12 The University Council of Jamaica
Q UALITY A SSURANCE IN TERTIARY EDUCATION WEEK 2 0 1 7
The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) celebrated its 12th Annual Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week under the theme, Enhancing and Sustaining a Quality Culture: Preparing for Institutional Accreditation from March 6-10, 2017.
The week of activities commenced with training St Maarten took part in the workshops, which for UCJ Assessors, led by Dr Carol Lynn Anderson, explored Quality Assessment and Institutional Vice President, The Commission on Institutions Accreditation. of Higher Education, New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Burlington, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, March 7, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in the capital city of Kingston.
Professor Brendan Bain, Deputy Chairman, the UCJ, addresses participants at the Workshop for Assessors and Accreditation Officersin Kingston.
Council members including Dr Carolyn Hayle, Chairman, Professor Brendan Bain, Deputy Chairman, Dr Lowell Dilworth, Mr Yaneke Watson, Dr Carol Lynn Anderson makes a point at the Mr Garth Anderson and, Professor Marilyn Workshop for Assessors and Accreditation Officers. Anderson, Special Advisor to the President of Northern Caribbean University, participated in More than 50 Assessors and UCJ staff took part the events by chairing and moderating at the in the workshop, which examined features of an workshops. Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) system and the Role of the Assessor. These workshops, held during the Annual Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week, were geared The UCJ also hosted training for tertiary institutions toward providing training for the UCJ’s Assessors in Kingston on Wednesday, March 8, and in and assisting the institutions in developing their Mandeville (central Jamaica) on Thursday, March Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) systems. 9. Over 180 participants including Presidents, Principals, Deans, Senior Administrators and The UCJ recognises the diversity and creativity Quality Assurance personnel, and a representative of the Institutions that operate in Jamaica. The from the Ministry of Education, Youth & Sport in week was also an opportunity to work with the 13 Annual Report 2016-2017
Dr Ashburn Pinnock, President of the Mico University College poses a question at the Workshop for Institutions in Kingston.
Institutions towards ensuring they maintain a Education, Youth and Information; Reverend robust quality-assurance system that ensures Ronald Thwaites MP, Opposition Spokesman on excellence, transparency, integrity and adherence Education; Ms Katherine Grisby, Director and to minimum standards. Representative UNESCO Cluster Office for the Caribbean; Dr Susanna Karakhanyan, President of Dr Carol Lynn Anderson, the facilitator for the the INQAAHE; Dr Judith Eaton, President, Council workshops, shared her 25 years’ experience in for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and enhancing strategic and institutional effectiveness, Dr Robert Brunton, President of the Caribbean by highlighting case studies and taking institutions Area Network for Quality Assurance in Tertiary through key areas such as: Developing a Culture of Education (CANQATE). Assessment to Enhance Internal Quality Assurance; The Self-Study and the Standards for Institutional The UCJ participated in television and radio Accreditation; and Writing to the Standards. interviews, as part of its public education drive to inform and educate students, parents, employers, The UCJ published supplements in two national the general public, and other stakeholders about newspapers, with messages of support from its role as the National External Quality Assurance Senator the Honourable Ruel Reid, Minister of Agency for tertiary education in Jamaica.
Mrs Althea Heron, Executive Director, the Mr Garth Anderson, Principal of Church Dr Carolyn Hayle, Chairman, the UCJ, UCJ, responds to a question at the Workshop Teachers’ College addressing participants responds to a question from a television for Assessors in Kingston. at the Workshop for Institutions in reporter during the 12th Annual Quality Mandeville. Assurance in Tertiary Education Week. 14 The University Council of Jamaica
REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION A C T I V I T I E S
Accreditation Activities During the period under review, the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) continued to execute its mandate to assure quality in the Jamaican tertiary education sector through the two main quality assurance processes: Registration of Institutions and Accreditation of programmes of study.
Registration is the first step towards the accreditation of programmes offered by an institution. This is a process whereby the UCJ evaluates, and as appropriate, approves and registers an institution as a Higher Education level institution, indicating that it meets certain minimum operating standards required for the conduct of tertiary education in Jamaica.
Programmatic Accreditation is the process whereby the UCJ evaluates programmes of study against stated criteria for such programmes, and as appropriate, approves and accredits programmes, indicating that the programmes have been found to meet the required standards.
The quality assurance processes of the UCJ are developmental, where registered institutions are considered to have embarked on a path of continuous self-analysis and improvement, at both the institutional and programmatic levels.
Institutional Accreditation Institutional Accreditation is a comprehensive evaluation of the institution and its academic and administrative effectiveness, with specific focus on its Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) system. An institution seeking Institutional Accreditation is required to demonstrate that it has in place an effective IQA system that manages quality across the entire institution, in all aspects of the institution’s life and operations resulting in the development, management and delivery of programmes that meet required standards.
During the period under review, eligibility requirements and Standards for Institutional Accreditation were revised and feedback sought from Institutions. Eight institutions had applied for Institutional Accreditation up to March 31, 2017.
Accreditation Unit Policies Several policies and procedural documents related to workflow activities in the Accreditation Unit were reviewed and documented. These include:
• Billing of Institutions • Institutional Accreditation • Substantive Change • Assessors’ Rating Sheet and Addendum • The Tertiary Qualifications Framework • Accreditation Process Flowchart
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Visits Conducted During the period under review, the UCJ conducted several institutional visits with respect to accreditation. Focus was placed on ensuring that submissions were appropriately completed, and that the institutions and programmes were assessed against established guidelines.
Eighteen main campus visits were conducted in 11 institutions to review 43 programmes. Some institutions had repeat visits, as several programmes were evaluated. There were also visits to 11 extension sites. Institutions that had repeat visits included the University of Technology, Jamaica (four), and Moneague College (three). Institutions with extension sites included the UTech, Jamaica, Vocational Training and Development Institute, Moneague College and Montego Bay Community College.
The programmes evaluated covered several disciplines including: Agriculture, Business Studies, Education, Technical Vocational Education and Training, Nursing, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Hospitality & Tourism Management, ICT, Theology, Psychology, Social Work and Law.
One registration visit was conducted during the period under review.
Council Decisions on Registration and Accreditation During the period under review, the Council deliberated and took decisions on 64 programmes and four short courses. Sixty-seven programmes were granted accreditation/re-accreditation/UCJ-Approved Degree status and one programme was deemed equivalent to a UCJ-Approved Degree programme. Accreditation for one programme was withheld. Two registered institutions were upgraded to University College status.
The 68 programmes that were granted accreditation/re-accreditation/UCJ-Approved degree /equivalence comprised the following:
• Master’s degrees 11 • Bachelor’s degrees 23 • UCJ-Approved degree: 7 –Master’s degree (1) –Bachelor’s degree (6) –Equivalence – Bachelor’s 1 • Associate degrees 16 • Postgraduate diploma 3 • Undergraduate diploma 3 • Short Courses 4
The programmes that were accredited/re-accredited include the following disciplines – Dance, Drama, Arts Education, Business Administration/Studies, Counselling Psychology and Social Work, Theology and Christian Education, Human Resource Management, Port Management, Engineering, Shipping, Marine Tourism, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Architecture and Construction, Information Technology, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Education, Educational Management, and Procurement.
Programmes from local private, public and overseas institutions were accredited/re-accredited. 16 The University Council of Jamaica
PROGRAMMES GRANTED ACCREDITATION/RE-ACCREDITATION/EQUIVALENCE/UCJ-APPROVED DEGREE 2016 – 2017
1) Brown’s Town Community College • Associate of Science in Business Studies • Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management • Associate Degree in Applied Science (Culinary Arts Core) 2) Caribbean Maritime Institute UCJ-Approved Degree: • Bachelor of Science in Security Administration and Management • Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Systems • Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management • Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management • Bachelor of Science in International Shipping • Bachelor of Science in Port Management • Bachelor of Science in Cruise Shipping and Marine Tourism Re-Accreditation: • Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Systems Operation Maintenance • Diploma in International Shipping and Logistics 3) Caribbean Wesleyan College • Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Pastoral Ministry • Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education • Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry 4) Edna Manley College of the Visual and Visual and Performing Arts • Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education • Bachelor of Arts in Drama in Education • Post Graduate Diploma in Arts Education 5) HEART College of Innovation and Technology • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology equivalent to VTDI’s Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology, a UCJ-Approved Degree 6) The Hydel University College • Bachelor of Education in Primary Education • Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education 7) INPRI Jamaica Ltd. • Public Sector Procurement Certificate Series 8) Knox Community College • Bachelor of Education - Primary • Associate of Science in Architectural and Construction Technology 9) Management Institute for National Development (MIND) • Associate of Science in Accounting • Postgraduate Diploma in General Management • Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management 10) The Mico University College • Executive Masters in Educational Management • Master of Science in Counselling and Social Work • Master of Arts in Teaching 17 Annual Report 2016-2017
• Master of Education in Special Education • Bachelor of Science in Guidance & Counselling 11) NCB Corporate Learning Centre • Branch Management Programme • Leadership Development Programme • Management Development Programme 12) Northern Caribbean University • Master of Science in Biology • Master of Public Health • Masters in Business Administration • Associate of Science in Business Administration • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration • Bachelor of Science in Management Studies • Associate of Arts in Communication Studies • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management with emphases in Food and Beverage Management; Travel and Tour • Associate of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management 13) Regent College of the Caribbean (formerly Jamaica Bible College) • Diploma in Theology • Associate Degree in Business 14) University College of the Caribbean (UCC) • Associate of Science in Production and Operations Management 15) University of Technology, Jamaica • Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies • Master of Architecture • Master in Educational Leadership & Management • Bachelor of Science in Child & Adolescent Development 16) United Theological College of the West Indies • Diploma in Ministerial Studies 17) Western Carolina University, USA • Bachelor of Science in Education (with concentration in Special Education) • Master of Arts in Education in Supervision 18) Western Hospitality Institute • Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management • Associate of Science Degree in Food and Beverage Management • Associate of Science Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management • Associate of Science Degree in Culinary Chef Management • Associate of Science Degree in Tourism Management
A full listing of accredited programmes and registered institutions and training units is given in Appendix C.
Monitoring Activities The registration of institutions and the accreditation of programmes and short courses are subject to terms and conditions outlined by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). During the period under review, the UCJ continued its monitoring of registered institutions, accredited institutions, programmes and courses in 18 The University Council of Jamaica order to verify that such institutions and programmes continue to meet the required standards and guide- lines; and to ensure that areas identified for improvement and strengthening were addressed. This process involves responding to telephone, email and in-person queries and complaints; addressing advertisements and other information in the electronic and printed media; as well as the review of annual status reports and the implementation plans submitted by the institutions, to determine the extent to which institutions are responding to the recommendations and suggestions outlined in accreditation/registration reports.
As the institutions have primary responsibility for quality and quality assurance, the UCJ also provided guidance, advice and training in this area to institutions in order to strengthen institutional capacity for continuous improvement.
Capacity Building-Institutional Accreditation During the period under review, the UCJ embarked on a mandate to increase the number of entities with Instiututional Accreditation. Consequently, training in Institutional Accreditation for UCJ Accreditation Officers was provided via webinars, conducted on February 10 and 17, 2017. The facilitator was Dr Carol Lynn Anderson, Vice President, Commission on Institutions for Higher Education, New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), USA.
During the UCJ’s 12th Annual Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week, Dr Anderson also facilitated training for Assessors and Accreditation Officers, on March 7, 2017 with a focus on the “Internal Quality Assurance System and the Assessor”. Training for institutions was also provided through two workshops held on March 8 and 9, 2017 at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, and the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville respectively on “Quality Assessment and Institutional Accreditation.”
The UCJ continued to offer training sessions to teams of assessors assigned for each evaluation visit for registration and programmatic accreditation.
SUMMARY The activities of the accreditation unit for the period April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017 are summarised in Table 1.
Table 1: Summary of Registration and Accreditation Activities
ACTIVITY NUMBER No. of Visits: » Main Campus 18 » Extension Sites 11 Decisions taken on programmes evaluated 57 Programmes Accredited/Re-accredited 47 + 4 Short Courses Programmes not granted accreditation 1 Programmes granted UCJ-Approved Degree Status 8 Programmes deemed Equivalent to a UCJ-Approved Degree 1 Institutions with programmes granted accreditation/re-accreditation 18 Institutions registered as a University College 2 19 Annual Report 2016-2017
Table 2: Number of Accredited Programmes and Approved Degrees by Programme level
PROGRAMME LEVEL NUMBER Certificate 1 Short Course 8* Undergraduate Diploma 17 Associate Degree 71 Bachelor’s Degree 167 Postgraduate Diploma 7 Master’s Degree 47 Doctoral Degree 3 312 programmes + TOTAL 8 short courses
As at March 31, 2017, the total number of accredited and recognised programmes and UCJ-Approved degrees stood at 312, with an additional 8 short courses. The number of registered institutions, as at March 31, 2017 was 42.
Figure 1 shows the increase in accredited, recognised programmes and UCJ-Approved degrees.
Figure 1: Increase in number of Accredited Programmes
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A breakdown of accredited programmes and approved degrees by disciplines as shown in Table 3.
Table 3: Number of Accredited Programmes and Approved Degrees by Programme level
DISCIPLINES NUMBER 1 Architecture & Construction 9 2 Agriculture 4 3 Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Social Work, Career Development) 23 4 Business, Finance & Management 59 5 Communication 3 6 Education 93 7 Engineering 11 8 Hotel/Hospitality & Restaurant Services 25 9 Humanities (History, Literature, Theology) 19 10 Information & Communication Technology 26 (MIS, Computer Science, Computer Studies) 11 Sciences (Natural and Applied) 20 12 Visual & Performing Arts 14 13 Logistics, Shipping & Supply Chain 6 14 Short Courses (Business, Finance & Management, Procurement) 8* TOTAL 312 + 8 SC 21 Annual Report 2016-2017
AWARDING D E G R E E S
The University Council of Jamaica Act 1987 gives authority to the Council to confer degrees on those who have pursued courses approved by the Council at associated institutions. The UCJ approved degrees are conferred on graduates of approved programmes offered by institutions that do not have degree granting powers. The UCJ currently only reserves this provision for Government institutions.
The following institutions continued to offer UCJ approved degrees during the period 2016-2017.
GC Foster College of Physical Education and Sports The UCJ conferred the Bachelor of Physical Education on 38 students. This degree has been approved since 1995.
The Mico University College The UCJ conferred degrees on a total of 60 students from the Mico University College. Three approved degrees are offered at the University College:
• Master of Arts in Teaching • Bachelor of Education (School Management and Leadership) • Bachelor of Science in Guidance Counselling
Vocational Training Development Institute The UCJ conferred the Bachelor of Science in Career Development, and the Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology on 5 and 35 students respectively in 2016. 22 The University Council of Jamaica
DEVELOPING S TA N D A R D S
The diversity of institutions and the programmes offered by public and private tertiary level institutions prompted the UCJ in 1991 to develop academic standards aimed at ensuring consistency and efficiency in the tertiary education system. In pursuance of this, the UCJ established Standards Development Committees, with responsibility for setting National standards for the development of academic programmes. Over the years, the UCJ has established standards committees in the following areas: • Business and Management • Engineering • Fine Arts • Hospitality and Tourism • Computing • Physical Education • Sciences • Education • Distance Education • Counselling and Psychology • Social Work
The UCJ-developed standards are expected to establish demanding but realistic thresholds, which will challenge institutions to pursue continuous improvement. They are also aimed at assisting institutions to focus on: their mission; the planning of their curricula; the quality and development of staff; and the delivery, and evaluation of instruction. The UCJ-developed standards are aligned with international standards and provide important guidelines that are necessary to facilitate the accreditation of programmes by the UCJ and a system of credit transfer among tertiary institutions.
During the period under review, the UCJ commenced the process of revising the standards for the following disciplinary areas: • Teacher Education (Bachelor’s degree level) • Information Technology (Associate and Bachelor’s degree level) • Natural and Mathematical Sciences (Undergraduate degrees) • Business and Management (Undergraduate degrees) • Engineering (Associate and Bachelor’s degree level)
Standards for two new disciplinary areas were being developed during the period under review: • Social Work – Undergraduate degrees • Psychology – Undergraduate and Master’s degrees
*Standards for Distance Education, and Guidance and Counselling are available from the UCJ.
Occupational Associate Degree Standards The UCJ also developed a template document for Occupational Associate Degree standards. It is expected that a number of Occupational Associate degree programmes will be fully rolled out in September 2017. The Occupational Associate degree is a two-year programme that prepares persons for a particular technical or vocational area and is awarded on achievement of competency or attainment with the programme and workplace requirements.
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ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
The UCJ functions as the national information centre for local, regional, and international higher education institutions and qualifications. Individuals and key stakeholders from international, regional, and local organisations regularly refer to the UCJ in relation to the recognition of local and foreign credentials to support the hiring and promotion decisions of employers; funding arrangements for tertiary education; and admission for further studies.
For the period under review, services offered by the UCJ included:
• Determination of comparability of foreign qualifications to qualifications locally awarded • Assessment of qualification equivalency for the Certificate of Recognition of Caribbean Community Skills, often referred to as the CARICOM Skills Certificate • Provision of information regarding the recognition of institutions and programmes, locally, regionally, and internationally • Provision of statements of recognition for local and foreign qualification awards
Approximately 250 applications for the evaluation of academic credentials were processed. The credentials processed included high school diplomas, undergraduate and graduate degrees, and professional certifications originating from countries such as, United Kingdom, USA, Portugal, Canada, Kenya, Mexico, India, Jordan, Brazil, Austria, Iceland, Poland, Haiti, France, Spain, and the Caribbean. In addition, approximately 1,000 queries were received via, telephone calls, e-mails, and walk-in customers were processed.
The processing of applications for recognition of qualifications obtained via distance learning/online is carried out on a case by case basis, where the programme has not been granted recognition status in Jamaica.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES The UCJ continued to conduct research, share findings, and engage in scholarly activities related to quality assurance in tertiary education.
During the period under review, the UCJ conducted research on its programme readiness policy. The findings were shared in a paper entitled Programme Readiness Assessment: A Quality Improvement Initiative by Mrs Lisa Henlin, Acting Executive Director and Dr Dotlyn Minott, Director of Accreditation at the 13th Annual CANQATE Conference and Annual General Meeting in Georgetown, Guyana from October 3-6, 2016. The findings also influenced the Council’s decision to discontinue the policy.
The UCJ surveyed institutions that submitted programmes under its programme readiness policy to determine the benefits and shortcomings identified from engaging in the process. The policy sought to ensure that new programme were fully developed prior to delivery, that they met the requirements for tertiary level programmes, and that appropriate curricula, staffing, administrative structures and resources were in place to support delivery of the programmes. The policy was aligned to, and complemented the UCJ’s accreditation function. However, programmes which met the requirements of programme readiness were not automatically granted programme accreditation. Institutions must first submit an application for accreditation when the first cohort is ready to graduate. 24 The University Council of Jamaica
Based on the responses from interviews conducted, the benefits of the programme readiness assessment to institutions included: some improvement to quality assurance systems; added credibility to the quality of programme offerings; forward planning; and curricular improvement. Notwithstanding, institutions pointed out that the programme readiness reports often pointed to the need for resources, which often proved difficult due to limited resources. Further, confidentiality was a key concern because new programmes would be “exposed” to “risk of premature disclosure in a competitive environment”. The institutions also felt that the process was too lengthy.
In terms of the main lessons learnt, the UCJ found that institutions valued the programme readiness process; however, a faster turnaround timeline was needed to make the process worthwhile. The faster turnaround timeline would allow institutions to be more responsive in a competitive industry and meet labour market needs. The UCJ also recognised the need for formal training of assessors to ensure full appreciation of the programme readiness assessment process.
The Tertiary Qualifications Framework The Tertiary Qualifications Framework (TQF) is a classification system and policy framework for all nationally recognised qualifications at the post- secondary and tertiary levels. First published in 2003, the TQF is a tool used by the UCJ in carrying out its quality assurance activities–including registration, accreditation, credential assessment, recognition and equivalency.
The TQF provides detailed descriptions of the qualifications comprising the tertiary component of the National Qualifications Framework of Jamaica (NQF-J). This includes information on qualification level, workload profile, credit rating, entry requirements and learning outcomes.
In addition to typical programme characteristics at the tertiary level, the TQF Handbook provides general information on standards of good practice for academic programme management including those relating to the entry requirements, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), credit rating systems, the award and transfer of credits, Grade Point Average (GPA) among others.
An internal review of the TQF was conducted by the UCJ’s technical team in April 2016 for a year. This review was also facilitated by the research and input of the UCJ’s Technical Advisory Committee during the same period. The TQF Handbook will be used by the UCJ’s various stakeholder groups and will be published in October 2017 during the UCJ’s 30th Anniversary celebrations. 25 Annual Report 2016-2017
HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION
The Human Resource and Administration Unit continued to serve the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) by ensuring that competent staff, with the required skills, were employed to carry out the mandate of the organisation. The unit’s functions included the: • Recruiting of new staff • Training and development of staff
Mrs Althea Heron, Executive Director, the UCJ (front row, fourth from left) with staff of the UCJ and representatives from the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, after completing an ISO 9001:2015 training session in March 2017.
Organisational Changes The UCJ received approval to operate two new posts which were filled (internally and externally): • Property and Procurement Manager • Information Technology Manager
The following new members of staff joined the UCJ during the period under review: • Mrs Althea Heron, Executive Director • Dr Dameon Black, Accreditation Officer • Mr Wayne Christian, Information Technology Manager • Mrs Shadisha Douglas-Mitchell, Director, Human Resource and Administration • Mr Cuthbert Hyman, Property and Procurement Manager
The following members of staff demitted office during the period under review: • Dr Yvonnette Marshall, Executive Director • Mrs Kenisha Blair-Walcott, Director, Human Resource and Administration • Dr Maureen Linton, Accreditation Officer • Dr Gareth Phillips, Accreditation Officer • Mr Lennox Tate, IT Manager • Ms Michelle Williams, Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer
Team Building Retreat The management team and staff of the UCJ participated in the fourth annual team building exercise from April 7 to 8, 2016 at the Jewels Resort and Spa, Runaway Bay, St. Ann. Presentations were delivered on ‘Tools and Techniques for Managing Change’ and team-building exercises undertaken around the theme of 26 The University Council of Jamaica
‘Navigating the Tides of Change’. Staff expressed their appreciation and satisfaction with the outcome of the retreat.
Training and Professional Development Several training and development initiatives were undertaken during the period under review. Staff participated in conferences, webinars and seminars including:
1. The INQAAHE Conference 2. The CANQATE Conference and Webinars 3. The CHEA Conference 4. The JCTE HEART Trust/NTA Edu – TVET Conference 5. Enterprise Risk Management 6. Sagicor Pension Seminar 7. GEASO Health Insurance Benefits Administration Seminar 8. Team-building retreat 9. ISO 9001:2015 Training: • Understanding and Interpreting ISO 9001:2015 • Document Requirements • Documentation Writing • Procedures and Guidelines • Documentation and Process Mapping
Records Management Programme During the period under review, the Records Management Unit: • reviewed and observed the functions and record keeping requirements; • carried out an inventory of all the UCJ’s files; • completed the process of enclosing all institutional correspondences; • evaluated all records to determine, which were temporary and permanent; • conducted a sensitization training session with staff; and • drafted all policies, procedures, guidelines and disposition authority for the Unit. 27 Annual Report 2016-2017
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Information Technology Unit believes that internal customer satisfaction is central to quality and effective service delivery. It was decided that the starting point towards service excellence was to focus on addressing the findings of the Information Technology audit that was conducted in March 2016.
Some of the significant accomplishments include:
• The development of policy documents to enhance IT governance; • A review and strengthening of the UCJ’s data backup procedures; • The implementation of a robust enterprise endpoint protection system; • Structuring the provision of Wi-Fi Internet service to better serve our stakeholders; and • Adjustments to access control levels to ensure adequate security of information and information systems.
Introduction of an IT Helpdesk The Unit also implemented a web-based system that provides a single point of contact for all IT related queries, service requests and communications. Additionally, the system facilitates the development of a knowledge base that improves operational efficiencies by reducing the time spent to rediscover previous incidents or problems.
Windsor Avenue Internet Service upgrade Another successful project included the upgrade to the Internet service at the UCJ’s Windsor Avenue location. Some of the benefits derived from this upgrade included:
• Significantly improved VOIP telephone service; • Faster Internet access for research conducted on external databases; and • Improved access to shared LAN resources located at the UCJ’s Oxford Road office
Automation In collaboration with the Accreditation Unit, a significant amount of work was completed in laying the foundation for the selection and implementation of a suitable system that will automate mission critical management and operational processes. This should be in operation in the 2017-2018 financial year. 28 The University Council of Jamaica
N AT I O N A L AND R E G I O N A L ACTIVITIES
The UCJ continued to participate in National and Regional initiatives including: • The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MOEYI) Tertiary Transitioning Committee • The MOEYI Communications and Marketing Committee • The National Qualification Framework Working Committee spearheaded by the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC) • The Caribbean Area Network for Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education (CANQATE) activities • The CARICOM-CANADA Trade and Development Agreement regarding Temporary Entry/Facilitation of Business Persons organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade • The National Working Group on International Migration & Development Data, Research and Information Systems Sub-Committee facilitated by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) • The Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (ACTI) • Caribbean Quality Assurance Alliance (CQAA) • National CSME Focal Point Exchange Programme • Jamaica’s Free Movement Committee
(L to R), Mrs Althea Heron, Executive Director, the UCJ; Mr Dorron Weir, Winner of the CANQATE Art Competition; Mrs Lisa Henlin, Accreditation Officer, the UCJ; and CANQATE Board Member; and Dr Angela Penny, Director, Research and Development, the UCJ, and CANQATE Board Member.
ACTIVITIES
CANQATE Art Competition Winner Announced Mr Dorron Weir, a student of the Portmore Community College, was the Winner of the CANQATE Art competition for 2016. Mr Weir was presented with the winning cheque for US$500.00 at the offices of the UCJ, 6B Oxford Road, Kingston on December 21, 2016.
The competition launched in 2014, is open to staff and students across the Caribbean who are full, associate or individual members of CANQATE. Members are invited to submit artwork depicting the theme for the annual conference to be held the following year.
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Suriname. It will also be used on all promotional and conference materials.
CARICOM Qualifications Framework (CQF) Workshop Mrs Lisa Henlin, Acting Executive Director (01/09/2016 to 18/11/2016), participated in a one-day regional workshop hosted by The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat in Guyana on October 3, 2017. During the workshop, the draft CARICOM Qualifications Framework (CQF) was reviewed and accepted with the recommendation that the Caribbean Association of National Training Agencies (CANTA) provide some additional information ahead of the next sitting of The Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) in January 2017.
13th Annual CANQATE Conference Mrs Lisa Henlin, Acting Executive Director, Dr Angela Penny, Director, Research and Development and Dr Dotlyn Minott, Director, Accreditation represented the UCJ at the 13th Annual CANQATE Conference held in Georgetown, Guyana from October 4-7, 2016. The conference was held under the theme “Sustaining a Culture of Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education for National and Regional Development.”
Mrs Henlin and Dr Minott presented a paper titled “Programme Readiness Assessment: A Quality Improvement Initiative.” The paper outlined the policy framework and discussed the lessons learnt since the implementation of the Programme Readiness Assessment Policy by the UCJ in 2015. Mrs Henlin and Dr Angela Penny represented the UCJ as members of the CANQATE Board of Management during the board meeting held on October 3, 2016.
The conference also included a seminar that examined, The 2030 Caribbean Regional Human Resource Development Strategy–Implications for Quality Assurance, Qualifications Frameworks and Accreditation Priorities.
HEART Trust /NTA JCTE EDU-TVET Conference A high level delegation from the UCJ led by Dr Carolyn Hayle, Chairman, and Mrs Althea Heron, Executive Director, supported the JCTE and HEART Trust/NTA Edu-TVET conference, held at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Montego Bay on December 8 and 9, 2016.
The conference theme: “Developing a Quality Culture through Effective Leadership in Higher Education & Training towards Superior Technical Leadership Skills & Competencies in Education & Training,” attracted senior administrators from across government, educators, presidents and principals of institutions from Jamaica and overseas.
Mrs Heron delivered opening remarks on behalf of the UCJ on December 8, 2016. The event was used as an opportunity to strengthen relations with key stakeholders in the tertiary education sector.
Webinars The UCJ Accreditation and Programme Officers participated in five webinars during the period under review. These were:
• Combatting Academic Corruption: What Might the International Quality Assurance Community Do? hosted by The Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), December 12, 2016; • Institutional Accreditation hosted by Dr Carol Lynn Anderson, Vice President, The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Burlington, Massachusetts on January 20, February 10 and 17, 2017; and • Quality Health Check hosted by The Caribbean Area Network of Quality Assurance Agencies (CANQATE): February 15, 2017. 30 The University Council of Jamaica
INTERNATIONAL LINKAGES AND ACTIVITIES
The UCJ maintained its linkages with international organisations including:
• The International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) • The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) • The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), USA • National Academic Recognition Centre for the United Kingdom (UK NARIC) • The Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA)
Links and contacts were also made with other quality assurance and accreditation bodies worldwide including: the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), USA; the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, USA; the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), United Kingdom; the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), India; the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA) Australia; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), USA; Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), USA; New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), USA; and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), USA.
ACTIVITIES
Annual CHEA Conference and CIGQ Meeting Mrs Althea Heron, Executive Director and Dr Dotlyn Minott, Director, Accreditation participated in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Annual Conference and CIGQ Meeting held from January 30-February 2, 2017 in Washington DC, USA. The conference brought together over 400 quality assurance and accreditation professionals from 30 countries, including Japan, Egypt, Croatia, Israel, Jamaica, India and China.
The key takeaway from the conference was that accreditation professionals are required to adjust their practices to suit the dynamic global tertiary education landscape, while maintaining core academic values. The conference also focused on the importance of student learning outcomes, competence-based training and the need for tertiary institutions to have flexibility and autonomy so that they can become creative and innovative.
As the UCJ continuously evaluates its role in the local and international tertiary education sector, the organisation will assess the issues highlighted during the conference that are relevant to how the UCJ operates. These include:
• the changing role of the state (government) in higher education and accreditation; • the rapid growth of, and recognition of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) as prior learning requirements for matriculation; • the connection between the rapid growth in enrolment in the tertiary education sector and economic growth; and • the trends in the labour market: future jobs are aligned to the digital era, and jobs that require higher cognitive skills including, job transformation and retraining. 31 Annual Report 2016-2017
INQAAHE Conference, 2017 Dr Dawn Barrett Adams, Accreditation Officer, represented the UCJ at the 2017 International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) Conference in Dubai, Bahrain, from February 27- March 2, 2017. The conference, held under the theme “Between Collaboration & Competition: The Promises & Challenges for Quality Assurance in Higher Education,” was hosted by the Education & Training Quality Authority, Bahrain (BQA).
INQAAHE 2017, commenced with two pre-conference workshops, which focused on “External Quality Assurance and Internal Quality Assurance for Quality Assurance (QA) Agencies” and the “The Training of Reviewers (assessors) for External Quality Assurance of Higher Education Institutions and their programmes.
Issues affecting the global higher education community were examined during the conference. These included: current global trends; the features of Quality Assurance Agencies; Internal Quality Assurance for QA Agencies; and the future of QA.
Dr Dawn Barrett Adams, Accreditation Officer, the UCJ (at front and left of photo) with delegates during the International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) Conference held in Dubai, Bahrain from February 27- March 2, 2017. 32 The University Council of Jamaica
COMMUNICATIONS AND P U B L I C EDUCATION
During the period under review, the UCJ took part in several public education and stakeholder activities as part of its drive to increase the visibility of the Agency, and to enhance its stakeholder relations programme.
The Communications unit also oversaw the planning for the 12th Annual Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week of activities, production of three newspaper supplements, and the UCJ’s ongoing media engagement throughout the period under review. A summary of the events and activities is listed below.
Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), Minister of Education, Youth and Information is taken through the UCJ’s Standards for Distance Education by Mr Richard Rose, Director of Communications and Public Education, the UCJ. The occasion was the inaugural International Conference on Education Leadership & Management hosted by the National College for Education Leadership (NCEL) from February 21-22, 2017 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston.
Public Education The UCJ increased its visibility through key events and activities. • The Communications unit made a presentation on the role of the UCJ to CSME students from Barbados on April 12, 2016. • A representative from the Communications unit attended a reception hosted by the British High Commission for a Trade Delegation to Jamaica, April 12, 2016. • The Communications team hosted a booth at the Wolmers’ Boys school Career Day, April 22, 2016. • A representative from the Communications unit took part in a meeting with JAMPRO about its Study Jamaica Initiative, June 23, 2016. • The Communications team hosted a booth at the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica’s (NPTAJ) 5th biennial general meeting at STETHS, July 23, 2016. • The Communications team participated in the National Parenting Supporting Commission’s (NPSC) Parent Village, held at the Hope Zoo in Kingston on November 26, 2016. • The UCJ was represented at the MOEYI’s Press Conference, February 14, 2017. • The Communications team hosted a booth at the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) International Conference, February 21-22, 2017. • The UCJ was represented at The Mico University College Education Conversation Series, March 23, 2017. • The Communications team hosted a booth at the Excelsior Community College Quality Day on March 29, 2017. 33 Annual Report 2016-2017
Media Opportunities and Engagement The UCJ worked closely with the media to increase its visibility by participating in several media interviews and other related activities. • The UCJ’s services were featured in the Gleaner’s education and career development supplement on July 26, 2016. • The UCJ participated in an interview to discuss the accreditation of programmes on Nationwide 90FM on August 30, 2016. • Responded to enquiries from CVM TV about Institutional Accreditation. The response was featured in CVM’s News and Sports package on September 3, 2016. • Responded to enquiries from the Gleaner in relation to the Nursing Council of Jamaica withdrawing an institution’s programme (September 14, 2016). • The UCJ’s services advert and a congratulatory message were published in the Gleaner’s Honouring Teachers Supplement on October 27, 2016. • The UCJ participated in an interview on Nationwide 90FM about accreditation on November 7, 2016. • Responded to a media enquiry from the Gleaner regarding Institutional Accreditation on November 11, 2016. • The UCJ’s Services were featured on LOVE 101 FM during an outside broadcast at the NSPC Parent Village on November 26, 2016. • The UCJ participated in an interview with the Jamaica Observer, February 12, 2017 regarding accreditation. • The UCJ participated in an interview with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) regarding Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week on Thursday, March 2, 2017. • Headline: Universities to observe quality assurance week March 6-10, The Observer, Friday, March 03, 2017. • Headline: UCJ’s quality assurance week starts tomorrow, The Observer Career & Education, Sunday, March 4, 2017. • Headline: Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week from March 6-10 (JIS, Friday, March 5, 2017). • The Gleaner featured the UCJ’s Workshops for Institutions at the Jamaica Conference Centre and at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. • The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) News Bulletin featured a story about the UCJ’s 12th Annual Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week. This was distributed to CHEA’s network of agencies across the globe. • Nationwide 90FM, Talking History mentioned the UCJ’s 12th Annual Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week’s schedule including all workshops and newspaper supplements on Saturday, March 4, 2017.
The Communications team secured coverage on radio and television during the 12th Annual Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week:
• Independent Talk, Power 106 FM on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 • CVM News Watch, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 • Cable News and Sports Television (CNS), Wednesday, March 8, 2017 • News Talk 93 FM on Thursday, March 9, 2017 • NCU 91.3 FM. Interviews were aired on Friday, March 10 at 8am and 12noon • CVM News Watch, Friday, March 10, 2017 34 The University Council of Jamaica
Other coverage: • Responded to a query from the Daily Star newspaper regarding accreditation at one of the country’s universities, March 28, 2017 • Responded to a query from the Gleaner in relation to Institutional Accreditation at one of the country’s universities, March 30, 2017 • Responded to a query from the Sunday Observer regarding UCJ’s relationship with UNICAF, March 31, 2017
Newspaper Supplements and Publications The UCJ produced newspaper supplements including the list of registered institutions and accredited programmes in: • the Sunday Gleaner, August 21, 2016 • the Gleaner, Monday, March 6, 2017 • the Observer, Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Publications • The UCJ’s General Brochure was updated and reprinted • A new promotional banner was produced highlighting the UCJ’s role as the National External Quality Assurance Agency for tertiary education • The Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week banner was updated • 18 UCJ Internal Updates (staff newsletters) were published • The April Issue of the UCJ News was published and subsequent stories have been published via UCJ News online – www.ucj.org.jm
The Redesigned Website The UCJ’s redesigned website was unveiled in January 2017 after consultation and feedback from internal and external stakeholders. All banners used on the website were produced in-house by the Communication Unit. The website is more user-friendly and offers visitors quick and easy access to the list of registered institutions, accredited programmes, information on academic credential assessments and the UCJ’s public education activities.
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The UCJ continued to see an increase in the number of unique visitors, visitors and hits to the redesigned website. See below the figures for March 2017 and for the same period in 2016.
Unique Visitors (March, 2017) No. of Visits Pages Viewed Hits 6,208 9,398 56,356 1,103,650 Unique Visitors (March, 2016) No. of Visits Pages Viewed Hits 3,217 4,749 13,238 209,385
The graph below, represents an increase in the number of unique visitors to the redesigned website.
6208
4277 4180 3547 2934 2603 2610 2510 2581 2388 2775 2614 No. of Unique Visitors of Unique No.
April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 2016 2017
Regular updates were made to the UCJ’s website and Facebook Page during the period.
Presentations and Remarks • The UCJ presented a paper titled “Programme Readiness Assessment: A Quality Improvement Initiative” at the CANQATE conference in Georgetown, Guyana, October 6, 2016 • A speech was drafted for Senator the Honourable, Ruel Reid, Minister of Education, Youth and Information for the Western Carolina University’s Fall Commencement 2016 on Friday, October 21, 2016 • The UCJ delivered greetings at the JCTE in collaboration with HEART Trust/NTA Edu-TVET Conference, December 8 and 9, 2016. • The UCJ delivered greetings at the Teachers’ Colleges of Jamaica workshop, January 10, 2017 • The UCJ delivered remarks at the UCC and JOF Haynes Law College of the Americas Media launch, January 26, 2017 • The UCJ delivered greetings at the Excelsior Community College Quality Day, March 28, 2017 36 The University Council of Jamaica
UCJ PUBLICATIONS
UCJ NEWS STANDARDS Guidelines for Establishing a Tertiary Educational Institution UCJ News - Vol. I Guidance and Counselling UCJ News - Vol. II - Bachelors Information for Overseas Institutions UCJ News - Vol. III Business Studies - Associate
UCJ News - Vol. IV Business Studies - Bachelors Standards for a University UCJ News - Vol. VII Issue 1 Business Studies - Masters UCJ News - Vol.VII Issue 2 The Self-Study UCJ News - Vol.VIII Issue 1 Distance Education Manual for the Visiting Team UCJ News - Vol X Issue 1
UCJ News - Vol X Issue 2 Engineering - Associate Guidelines for the Accreditation UCJ News - Vol XI Issue 1 Engineering - Bachelors of Short Courses Science - Undergraduate ANNUAL REPORTS (out of print) Guidelines for Recognition Science - Masters of Transnational Education Annual Report - 2001-2002 Qualifications Annual Report - 2002-2003 Information Technology/Computer Annual Report - 2003-2004 BROCHURES Science - Associate
Annual Report - 2004-2005 Information Technology/Computer Registration and Accreditation Annual Report - 2005-2006 Science - Bachelors Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Annual Report - 2006-2007 Information Systems - Masters Annual Report - 2007-2008 Diploma Mills BEWARE! Annual Report - 2008-2009 Hospitality and Tourism - Associate Annual Report - 2009-2010 The University Council of Jamaica Hospitality and Tourism - Bachelors (Vision, Mission, Functions) Annual Report - 2010-2011 Fine Arts (Dance, Dramatic Arts, Annual Report - 2011-2012 Music and Visual Arts) - Bachelors Registered Institutions Annual Report - 2012-2013 (out of print) Annual Report - 2013-2014 Teacher Education - Bachelors Annual Report - 2014-2015 Overseas Programmes Offered in Jamaica (out of print) Annual Report - 2015-2016 PUBLICATIONS FOR THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS UCJ and the CSME (out of print) The Registration Process: Guidelines for Registration OTHER PUBLICATIONS Tertiary Qualifications Framework The Accreditation Process: (Revised) Guidelines for Accreditation The Directory of Jamaican Tertiary Institution (out of print) 37 Annual Report 2016-2017
DIRECTORS’ AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES’
COMPENSATION APRIL 2016 TO MARCH 2017
Position of Director Honoraria Chairman 122,400.00 Finance Committee Chair 77,800.00 Human Resource Committee Chair 107,700.00 Accreditation, Curriculum & Development Committee Chair 103,000.00 Governance Committee Chair 67,400.00 Audit Committee Chair 75,200.00 Board Member 1 58,200.00 Board Member 2 81,200.00 Board Member 3 74,000.00 Board Member 4 35,000.00 Board Member 5 42,400.00 Board Member 6 31,600.00 Board Member 7 74,200.00 Board Member 8 56,000.00 Board Member 9 31,600.00 Board Member 10 14,000.00 Board Member 11 87,800.00 Board Member 12 67,000.00 Board Member 13 14,400.00 Board Member 14 10,800.00 Board Member 15 21,600.00 Board Member 16 10,800.00 Board Member 17 32,400.00 Board Member 18 2,500.00 Board Member 19 56,200.00 TOTAL 1,355,200.00
Travelling Pension Gratuity or Allowance or or other Other Non-Cash Position Salary Performance Total value of assigned Retirement Allowance Benefits Incentive Motor Vehicle Benefits Executive Director $6,500,004 - $1,341,624 - - - $7,841,628.00 Director, $4,087,800 - $707,448 - $177,000 - $4,972,248.00 Accreditation Director, Research & $3,917,847 - $707,448 - $177,000 - $4,802,295.00 Development Director, Finance $2,056,555 - $707,448 - - - $2,764,003.00 Director, Human Resource & $2,097,527 - $707,448 - - - $2,804,975.00 Administration 38 The University Council of Jamaica
THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL OF J A M A I C A FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2017
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I N D E X
Independent Auditors’ Report to the Members 1 - 3
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Comprehensive Income 4
Statement of Financial Position 5
Statement of Changes in Reserves 6
Statement of Cash Flows 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 - 32 40 The University Council of Jamaica 41 Financial Statements • March 31, 2017 42 The University Council of Jamaica 43 Financial Statements • March 31, 2017
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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017
Note 2017 2016 $ $ REVENUE
Subvention 6 87,294,202 52,104,707
Other operating income 7 66,707,104 68,464,955
154,001,306 120,569,662
Administrative and other expenses 8 (148,537,024) (123,644,653)
Surplus/(deficit) for the year 5,464,282 ( 3,074,991)
Other comprehensive income:
Item that may be reclassified to profit or loss –
Fair value movement on investment ( 42,629) 263,449
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) 5,421,653 ( 2,811,542)
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN RESERVES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017
Investment Capital Revaluation Accumulated Reserve Reserve Surplus Total $ $ $ $
BALANCE AT 1 APRIL 2016 2,483,964 52,740 166,547,031 169,083,735
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Deficit - - ( 3,074,991) ( 3,074,991) Other comprehensive income - 263,449 - 263,449
- 263,449 ( 3,074,991) ( 2,811,542)
BALANCE AT 31 MARCH 2016 2,483,964 316,189 163,472,040 166,272,193
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Surplus - - 5,464,282 5,464,282 Other comprehensive income - ( 42,629) - ( 42,629)
- ( 42,629) 5,464,282 5,421,653
BALANCE AT 31 MARCH 2017 2,483,964 273,560 168,936,322 171,693,846
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2017
2017 2016 $ $ CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Surplus/(loss) for the year 5,464,282 ( 3,074,991) Items not affecting cash resources: Depreciation 3,544,430 3,440,136 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 33,148 2,986 Net adjustment on property, plant and equipment 104,634 - Interest income ( 1,345,481) (1,373,324) Provision for impairment loss 5,786,670 1,075,466
13,587,683 70,273 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Receivables ( 4,939,313) 9,927,617 Payables 457,699 1,404,079 Deferred income ( 8,016,028) 4,690,633
Cash provided by operating activities 1,090,041 16,092,602
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property, of property, plant and equipment ( 613,144) ( 6,689,977) Interest received 1,340,538 1,209,613
Cash provided by/(used in) investing activities 727,394 ( 5,480,364)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,817,435 10,612,238 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 77,749,770 67,137,532
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT AT END OF YEAR (Note 13) 79,567,205 77,749,770
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2017
1. IDENTIFICATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:
(a) The University Council of Jamaica was established by the University Council of Jamaica Act, 1987. It is a statutory body currently under the portfolio of the Ministry of Education Youth and Information. The registered office of the Council is 6b Oxford Road, Kingston 5.
(b) The principal activities of the Council are:
To establish a registry of all approved tertiary institutions in Jamaica to ensure that certain minimum standards are met.
To provide accreditation for degree and specialized programmes.
To assist in the development of tertiary institutions by providing professional advice and services for the development and improvement of programmes.
To award degrees, diplomas and certificates to students who have pursued such courses at approved tertiary institutions.
2. REPORTING CURRENCY:
Items included in the financial statements of the Council are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Council operates (“the functional currency). These financial statements are presented in Jamaican dollars, which is considered the Council’s functional and presentation currency.
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
The principal accounting polices applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
(a) Basis of preparation –
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets that are measured at fair value. They are also prepared in accordance with provisions of The University Council of Jamaica Act.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 MARCH 2017
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D):
(a) Basis of preparation (cont’d) -
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Council’s accounting policies. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and action, actual results could differ from those estimates. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment in complexity or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements, are disclosed in note 4.
New, revised and amended standards and interpretations that became effective during the year
Certain new standards, interpretations and amendments to existing standards have been published that became effective during the current financial year. The Council has assessed the relevance of all such new standards, interpretations and amendments and has concluded that the following new standards, interpretations and amendments are immediately relevant to its operations:
Amendment to IAS 1, ‘Presentation of Financial Statements: Disclosure initiative’ (effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016). These amendments clarify the existing requirements of IAS 1 and provide additional assistance to apply judgement when meeting the presentation and disclosure requirements in IFRS. The amendment does not affect recognition and measurement and is not expected to have a significant impact on the financial statements.
Amendments to IAS 16, ‘Property, Plant and Equipment’ (effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016). In these amendments, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has clarified that the used of revenue-based methods to calculate the depreciation of an asset is not appropriate because revenue generated by an activity that includes the use of an asset generally reflects factors other than consumption of the economic benefits embodied in the asset. The Council does not expect any impact from adoption of the amendments on its financial statements as it does not use revenue-based depreciation or amortization method.
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(a) Basis of preparation (cont’d) -
New standards, amendments and interpretation not yet effective and not early adopted.
The following new standards, amendments and interpretations, which are not yet effective and have not been adopted early in these financial statements, will or may have an effect on the Council’s future financial statements:
Amendments to IAS 7, ‘Statement of Cash Flows’ (effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017), requires an entity to provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash flows.
IFRS 9, ‘Financial Instruments’, (effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018). The standard replaces the existing guidance in IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. IFRS 9 includes revised guidance on the classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities, including a new expected credit loss model for calculating impairment of financial assets and the new general hedge accounting requirements. It also carries forward the guidance on recognition and derecognition of financial instruments from IAS 39. Although the permissible measurement bases for financial assets – amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) and fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) - are similar to IAS 39, the criteria for classification into the appropriate measurement category are significantly different. IFRS 9 replaces the ‘incurred loss’ model in IAS 39 with an ‘expected credit loss’ model, which means that a loss event will no longer need to occur before an impairment allowance is recognized.
IFRS 15, ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’, (effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018). It replaces IAS 11 Construction Contracts, IAS 18 Revenue, IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes, IFRIC 15 Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate, IFRIC 18 Transfer of Assets from Customers and SIC – 31 Revenue – Barter Transactions involving Advertising Services. The new standard applies to contracts with customers. However, it does not apply to insurance contracts, financial instruments or lease contracts, which fall in the scope of other IFRS. It also does not apply if two companies in the same line of business exchange non-monetary assets to facilitate sales to other parties. Furthermore, if a contract with a customer is partly in the scope of another IFRS, then the guidance on separation and measurement contained in the other IFRS takes precedence.
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3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D):
(a) Basis of preparation (cont’d) -
New standards, amendments and interpretation not yet effective and not early adopted (cont’d)
IFRS 16, 'Leases', (effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019). The standard primarily addresses the accounting for leases by lessees. The complete version of IFRS 16 was issued in January 2016. The standard will result in almost all leases being recognised on the statement of financial position, as it removes the current distinction between operating and finance leases and requires recognition of an asset (the right to use the leased item) and a financial liability to pay rentals for virtually all lease contracts. An optional exemption exists for short term and low-value leases. The accounting by lessors will not significantly change.
The Council is assessing the impact, if any, of the above amendments, interpretations and new standards on its future financial statements.
(b) Foreign currency translation -
Foreign currency transactions are accounted for at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions.
Monetary items denominated in foreign currency are translated to Jamaican dollars using the closing rate as at the reporting date. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate as at the date of initial recognition.
Exchange differences arising from the settlement of transactions at rates different from those at the dates of the transactions and unrealized foreign exchange differences on unsettled foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are recognized in statement of comprehensive income.
(c) Property, plant and equipment -
Items of property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. 51 Financial Statements • March 31, 2017
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(c) Property, plant and equipment (cont’d)
Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis at such rates as will write off the carrying value of the assets over their expected useful lives. The annual rates are as follows:
Leasehold Improvements 2 ½% Building 2 ½% Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment 10% Computer Software and Equipment 20% Motor vehicles 20%
Gains and losses on disposal of property, plant and equipment are determined by reference to their carrying amount and are taken into account in determining operating surplus or deficit.
(d) Impairment of non-current assets
The carrying amount of the Council’s assets is reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated at each reporting date. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income.
(e) Financial instruments -
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to both a financial asset for one entity and a financial liability or equity of another entity.
Financial assets
(i) Classification
The Council classifies its financial assets in the following categories: loans and receivables and available-for-sale. The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired. Management determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition and re-evaluates this designation at every reporting date.
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3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D):
(e) Financial instruments (cont’d)-
Financial assets (cont’d)
(i) Classification
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months after the reporting date. These are classified as non-current assets. The Council’s loans and receivables comprise trade and other receivables and cash and cash equivalents.
Trade receivables are carried at original invoice amount less provision for bad debts and impairment.
Cash and cash equivalents are carried in the statement of financial position at cost. For the purpose of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank in hand and short term deposits with original maturity of 90 days or less.
Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. They are included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose of the financial asset within 12 months of the reporting date investments intended to be held for an indefinite period of time, which may be sold in response to needs for liquidity or changes in interest rates, are classified as available-for- sale.
(ii) Recognition and Measurement
Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the trade-date – the date on which the Council commits to purchase or sell the asset. Financial assets are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the Council has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Available-for-sale financial assets are subsequently carried at fair value, with fair value gains or losses being recorded in other comprehensive income. Loans and receivables are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D):
(d) Financial instruments (cont’d)-
Financial assets (cont’d)
(ii) Recognition and Measurement (cont’d)
Translation differences and changes in the fair value of non-monetary securities classified as available for sale are recognized in other comprehensive income.
When securities classified as available-for-sale are sold or impaired, the accumulated fair value adjustments previously recognized as other comprehensive income are recycled to surplus or deficit.
Dividends on available-for-sale equity instruments are recognized in statement of comprehensive income as part of other operating income when the Council’s right to receive payments is established.
For loans and receivables impairment provisions are recognised when there is objective evidence that the company will not collect all of the amounts due under the terms receivable. The amount of the provision is 40% of balances outstanding for more than two (2) years. For trade receivables which are reported net, such provisions are recorded in a separate cover allowance account with the loss being recognised in comprehensive income. On confirmation that the trade receivable is uncollectible, it is written off against the associated allowance. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited to comprehensive income.
The Council assess at each reporting date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. If any such evidence exists, the cumulative loss measure as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognized in the statement of comprehensive income.
Financial liabilities
The Council’s financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. At the reporting date, the following item was classified as financial liability, payables.
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3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D):
(e) Employee benefits -
Defined contribution plans -
The Council’s operates a defined contribution pension plan which is funded by employees’ contribution of 5% of salary and employer’s contribution of 5%. Once the contributions have been paid, the Council has no further obligations. Contributions to the pension plan are charged to the statement of comprehensive income in the year to which they relate.
Vacation Accrued
Employee entitlement to annual vacation leave are recognized when they accrue to employees. A provision is made for the estimated liability for annual leave as a result of services rendered by employees up to the end of the reporting period.
(f) Revenue recognition -
Revenue is recognized to the extent that is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Council and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received, excluding discounts, rebates and other sales taxes or duty. Specific recognition criteria are as follows:
(i) Subventions/Government
Subventions/Government grants represents budgetary support provided by government to pay for specific expenditure pertaining to the operating activities of the Council. These government grants are dealt with on a cash receipts basis.
(ii) Services - fees
Revenue from the provision of services is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated costs can be estimated reliably, and there is no continuing management involvement with the services. 55 Financial Statements • March 31, 2017
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3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D):
(f) Revenue recognition (cont’d)
(iii) Interest income
Interest income is recognized in the income statement for all interest bearing instruments on an accrual basis unless collectibility is doubtful.
(g) Related parties
A related party is a person or entity that is related to the entity that is preparing its financial statements (referred to in IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures as the ‘reporting entity’ that is “the Council”).
(a) A person or a close member of that person’s family is related to the Council if that person:
(i) has control or joint control over the Council;
(ii) has significant influence over the Council; or
(iii) is a member of the key management personnel of the Council or of a parent of the Council.
(b) An entity is related to the Council if any of the following conditions applies:
(i) The entity and the Council are members of the same group (which means that each parent, subsidiary and fellow subsidiary is related to the others);
(ii) One entity is an associate or joint venture of the other entity (or an associate or joint venture of a member of a group of which the other entity is a member);
(iii) Both entities are joint ventures of the same third party;
(iv) One entity is joint ventures of a third entity and the other entity is an associate of the third entity;
(v) The entity is a post-employment benefit plan for the benefit of employees of either the Council or an entity related to the reporting entity;
(vi) The entity is controlled, or jointly controlled by a person identified in (a); or
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3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D):
(g) Related parties (cont’d)
(vii) A person identified in (a) (i) has significant influence over the entity or is a member of the key management personnel of the entity (or of a parent of the entity);
(viii) The entity, or any member of a group of which it is a part, provide key management personnel services to the reporting entity or to the parent of the reporting entity.
A related party transaction is a transfer of resources, services or obligations between related parties, regardless of whether a price is charged.
4. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES:
Judgements and estimates are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
(a) Critical judgements in applying the Council’s accounting policies -
In the process of applying the Council’s accounting policies, management has not made any judgements that it believes would cause a significant impact on the amounts recognized in the financial statements.
(b) Key sources of estimation uncertainty -
The Council makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts and assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below:
(i) Fair value estimation
A number of assets and liabilities included in the Council’s financial statements require measurement at, and/or disclosure of, at fair value.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
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4. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES:
(b) Key sources of estimation uncertainty (cont’d)
(i) Fair value estimation (cont’d)
The standard requires disclosure of fair value measurements by level using the following fair value measurement hierarchy:
(i) Level 1- Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
(ii) Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices).
(iii) Level 3 - Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs).
The Council has no financial instruments that are carried at fair value subsequent to initial recognition.
(ii) Depreciable assets
Estimates of the useful life and the residual value of property, plant and equipment are required in order to apply an adequate rate of transferring the economic benefits embodied in these assets in the relevant periods. The Council applies a variety of methods in an effort to arrive at these estimates from which actual results may vary. Actual variations in estimated useful lives and residual values are reflected in surplus or deficit through impairment or adjusted depreciation provisions.
5. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT:
The Council is exposed through its operations to the following financial risks:
- Credit risk - Market risk - Liquidity risk - Foreign exchange risk
In common with all other businesses, the Council’s activities expose it to a variety of risks that arise from its use of financial instruments. This note describes the Council’s objectives, policies and processes for managing those risks to minimize potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the Council and the methods used to measure them. 58 The University Council of Jamaica
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5. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONT’D):
There was no substantive changes in the Council’s exposure to financial instrument risks, its objectives, policies and processes for managing those risks or the methods used to measure them from previous periods unless otherwise stated in this note.
(a) Principal financial instruments
The principal financial instruments used by the Council, from which financial instrument risk arises, are as follows:
- Receivables - Cash and cash equivalents - Investments - Payables
(b) Financial instruments by category
Financial assets Loans and Receivable Available-for-sale 2017 2016 2017 2016 $ $ $ $
Cash and cash equivalents 79,567,205 77,749,770 - - Receivables 49,944,195 50,935,765 - - Investments - - 285,303 327,932-
Total financial assets 129,511,400 128,685,535 285,303 327,932
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Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at amortised cost 2017 2016 $ $
Payables 2,329,011 1,326,938
(c) Financial instruments not measured at fair value
Financial instruments not measured at fair value includes cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables.
Due to their short-term nature, the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables approximates their fair value.
(d) Financial instruments measured at fair value
The fair value hierarchy of financial instruments measured at fair value is provided below:
Level 2 2017 2016 $ $ Financial assets
Radio Jamaica Limited (RJR) - shares 285,303 327,932
There were no transfers between levels during the period.
(e) Financial risk factors -
The Board of Management of the Council, subject to provisions of the University Council Act has the overall responsibility to establish a risk management framework for the general administration of the affairs of the Council. The Board of Management is appointed by the Minister of Education Youth and Information with directives for the establishment of this framework.
Risk management policies and procedures are established to identify, evaluate and analyse the risk faced by the Council to set appropriate controls, and to monitor adherence to the established standards.
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5. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONT’D):
(e) Financial risk factors (cont’d)
The risk management policies may be affected by public policies, local laws and regulations and the Government of Jamaica’s socio-economic policies in specified areas. The Board of Management has the responsibility of establishing a risk management framework which incorporates these other policies. The Board of Management also establishes policies to address market and liquidity risks on an ongoing basis which are also monitored and reviewed regularly to reflect changes in current market conditions.
Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect relevant changes in the local statutory regulations, government policies and the social and economic environment. The Council, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to develop a disciplined and constructive control environment, in which all employees understand their roles and obligation.
(i) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Council if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations and causes the other party to incur a financial loss.
Trade receivables
Revenue transactions in respect of the Council’s primary operations are settled either in cash or direct deposit. For its operations done on a credit basis, the Council has policies in place to ensure that sales of service are made to customers with an appropriate credit history.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are placed with approved financial institutions for short-term period and management believes that these institutions have a minimal risk of default.
Movement exposure to credit risk
The maximum exposure to credit risk is equal to the carrying amount of trade and other receivables and cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position. 61 Financial Statements • March 31, 2017
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5. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONT’D):
(e) Financial risk factors cont’d -
(i) Credit risk (cont’d)
The aging of trade receivables is 2017 2016 $ $
0-30 days 30,512,724 35,971,996 31-60 days 559,770 101,064 61-90 days 1,032,574 21,360 91 days and over 27,228,405 18,620,836
59,333,473 54,715,256
Trade receivables that are past due but not impaired
As at 31 March 2017, receivables of $28,820,749 (2016 -$18,743,260) were past due but not impaired. These relate to independent customers for whom there is no recent history of default.
Trade receivables that are past due and impaired
As at 31 March 2017, the company had receivables of $9,389,277 that were were impaired. The amount of the provision was $9,389,277 (2016 - $3,779,491). These receivables were aged over 90 days.
Movements on the provision for impairment of trade receivables are as follows: 2017 2016 $ $
At 1 April ( 3,779,491) ( 4,596,121) Provision for receivables impairment ( 5,778,997) - Bad debts recovered, previously provided for 169,211 816,630
At 31 March ( 9,389,277) ( 3,779,491)
(ii) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Council will be unable to meet its payment obligations associated with its financial liabilities when they fall due. Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities, and the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities.
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5. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONT’D):
(e) Financial risk factors cont’d -
(ii) Liquidity risk (cont’d)
Liquidity risk management process
The Council’s liquidity management process, as carried out within the Council and monitored by the Finance Department, includes:
(i) Monitoring future cash flows and liquidity on a bi-weekly basis. (ii) Maintaining a portfolio of short term deposit balances that can easily be liquidated as protection against any unforeseen interruption to cash flow. (iii) Optimising cash returns on investments.
Cash flows of financial liabilities
The maturity profile of the Council’s financial liabilities, based on contractual undiscounted payments, is as follows:
Within 1 Year $ 31 March 2017
Trade payables 2,329,011 Accruals 402,000
Total financial liabilities (contractual maturity dates) 2,731,011
Within 1 Year $
31 March 2016
Trade payables 1,326,938 Accruals 282,000
Total financial liabilities (contractual maturity dates) 1,608,938
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5. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONT’D):
(e) Financial risk factors cont’d –
(i) Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange and interest rates, will affect the Council’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters while optimizing the returns on risk. Market risk exposures are measured using sensitivity analysis.
Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the market value of or the cash flows from financial instruments, will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates.
Foreign currency risk arises primarily on transactions that are denominated in a currency other than the Jamaican dollar. Such exposures comprise the monetary assets and liabilities of the Council that are not denominated in the functional currency of the Council.
The principal foreign currency risks of the Council are denominated in United States Dollar (US$).
The Council manages this risk by ensuring that the net exposure in foreign assets and liabilities is kept to an acceptable level by monitoring currency positions. The Council further manages this risk by maximizing foreign currency earnings and holding net foreign currency assets.
Concentration of currency risk
The Council is exposed to foreign currency risk in respect of trade receivables and cash and bank balances amounting to $183,606 (2016 - $179,108) and $518,715 (2016 - $542,698), respectively.
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5. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONT’D):
(e) Financial risk factors cont’d -
(i) Foreign currency risk
Concentration of currency risk (cont’d)
The Bank of Jamaica exchange rates in terms of the Jamaican dollar were as to foreign currencies at the statement of financial position dates were as follows:
Exchange rates US$
31 March 2017 127.77
31 March 2016 122.04
Sensitivity analysis:
A 6% (2016:6%) strengthening of the United States Dollar against the Jamaican Dollar would have increased the surplus/decreased the deficit for the year by $5,384,133 (2016 - $5,285,352). A 1% (2016: 1%) weakening, would have decreased the surplus/increased the deficit by $897,356 (2016 - $880,892). This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant.
The analysis is done on the same basis as in 2016.
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates.
Floating rate instruments expose the Council to cash flow interest rate risk, whereas fixed rate instruments expose the Council to fair value interest rate risk.
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The Council’s objectives when managing reserves are to safeguard the Council’s ability to continue as a going concern, in order to meet all future liabilities and expenses to provide benefits to members of its individual benefits. 65 Financial Statements • March 31, 2017
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6. SUBVENTION:
This represents allocation from the Ministry of Education, Youth & Information.
7. OTHER OPERATING INCOME: 2017 2016 $ $
Annual registration fees 1,164,119 595,208 Accreditation fees 23,728,544 22,508,339 Application fees 20,781,991 21,109,300 Annual base fees 7,485,554 6,590,108 Assessors’ fees 3,146,666 4,394,152 Review administrative fees 1,834,877 1,115,884 Other fees 876,302 1,074,450 Seminar fees 1,191,500 1,133,744 Site visit 511,255 477,161 Assessors’ accommodation advances - 764,095 Interest income 1,345,481 1,373,324 Gain on foreign exchange 4,277,798 5,025,299 Staff loan interest - 2,861 Recovery of Bad Debts 169,211 816,630 Miscellaneous 193,806 1,484,400
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8. EXPENSES BY NATURE:
Total direct selling administration and other operating expenses:
2017 2016 $ $
Staff costs (note 9) 107,506,676 92,488,862 Rent and maintenance 4,557,905 3,276,455 Assessors’ fees 3,503,236 4,009,053 Editor’s fees 145,718 384,262 Auditors’ remuneration 402,000 282,000 IT Audit - 842,400 Insurance 448,316 370,934 Advertising 855,022 566,535 Telephone 721,520 531,615 Internet expense 133,398 84,926 Foreign travel and accommodation 1,482,958 2,751,277 Printing and stationery 554,443 1,560,857 Motor vehicle insurance and license 379,118 273,418 Motor car general expenses 2,266,144 617,570 CANQATE 208,962 599,860 Postage and shipping 15,284 99,016 Dues and subscriptions 884,561 353,054 Professional and legal fees 4,258,477 305,556 Honorarium 1,355,200 618,125 Repairs and maintenance:- Motor vehicle 141,075 54,836 Furniture 451,349 181,841 Building 336,129 769,989 Motor Bike 67,107 77,899 Depreciation 3,544,430 3,440,135 Loss on disposal of assets 33,148 2,986 Office supplies 2,048,872 1,235,777 Miscellaneous 291,712 85,715 Property Tax – Windsor Avenue 84,500 84,500 Utilities – Windsor Avenue 2,579,730 1,864,178 Office storage 71,206 256,556 Seminar expenses 2,686,318 1,889,843 Bank charges and interest 266,873 158,098 Conferences and other Seminar expenses 468,967 614,038 Bad debt written off - 1,837,021 Provision for impairment loss – Receivables 5,786,670 1,075,466
148,537,024 123,644,653
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9. STAFF COSTS: 2017 2016 $ $
Salaries, wages and statutory contributions 76,288,216 73,236,737 Pension contributions 1,523,637 1,117,035 Gratuity 9,949,686 1,625,001 Motor car allowance 15,348,424 12,918,283 Lunch subsidy 1,414,126 1,032,840 Uniform 47,380 36,000 Group life insurance 270,261 235,932 Staff welfare 1,832,663 1,873,073 Casual labour 832,283 413,961
107,506,676 92,488,862
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10. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Construction Furniture, Computer Leasehold in Motor Fixtures & Software & Land Building Improvements Progress Vehicles Equipment Equipment Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ At Cost or Valuation – At 1 April 2015 40,000,000 15,000,000 124,585 - 5,065,423 6,616,346 6,462,288 73,268,642 Additions - - - 3,728,000 - 2,081,657 880,320 6,689,977 Disposal - - - - - ( 19,525) - ( 19,525) 31 31 At 31 March 2016 40,000,000 15,000,000 124,585 3,728,000 5,065,423 8,678,478 7,342,608 79,939,094 Additions - - - - - 393,253 219,891 613,144 Disposal - - - - - ( 43,101) - ( 43,101) Adjustments ------( 204,134) ( 204,134)
31 March 2017 40,000,000 15,000,000 124,585 3,728,000 5,065,423 9,028,630 7,358,365 80,305,003
Accumulated Depreciation - At 1 April 2015 - 125,000 46,719 - 1,846,017 2,299,756 2,820,723 7,138,215 Charge for the year - 375,000 3,115 - 958,149 721,178 1,382,694 3,440,136 Eliminated on disposal - - - - - ( 16,539) - ( 16,539) At 31 March 2016 - 500,000 49,834 - 2,804,166 3,004,395 4,203,417 10,561,812 Charge for the year - 375,000 3,115 - 958,149 769,618 1,438,548 3,544,430 Eliminated on disposal - - - - - ( 9,953) - ( 9,953) Adjustments ------( 99,500) ( 99,500)
At 31 March 2017 - 875,000 52,949 - 3,762,315 3,764,060 5,542,465 13,996,789
Net Book Value - 31 March 2017 40,000,000 14,125,000 71,636 3,728,000 1,303,108 5,264,570 1,815,900 66,308,214
31 March 2016 40,000,000 14,500,000 74,751 3,728,000 2,261,257 5,674,083 3,139,191 69,377,282 69 Financial Statements • March 31, 2017
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11. INVESTMENTS: 2017 2016 $ $
Quoted Equity – available-for-sale at fair value 285,303 327,932
This represents $163,967 (2016 - $163,966) ordinary shares held in Radio Jamaica Limited.
12. RECEIVABLES: 2017 2016 $ $
Trade receivables 49,944,195 50,935,765 Prepayments 120,800 19,260 Others 801,536 753,920
50,866,531 51,708,945
13. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
For the purpose of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and in hand as follows: 2017 2016 $ $ Cash and bank balances – Cash at bank and in hand 7,226,440 6,186,948 Deposits and short term instruments 72,340,765 71,562,822
79,567,205 77,749,770
(a) Deposits are interest bearings and have an average maturity of 30 days.
(b) Interest rate exposure
The weighted average effective interest rates at year-end were as follows:
2017 2016 % %
Cash at bank – J$ 13.50 15.62 - US$ Account .10 .7 Deposits - US$ 1.05 1.9
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14. CAPITAL RESERVE:
This represents donated assets.
15. INVESTMENT REVALUATION RESERVE:
This represents the unrealized surplus on revaluation of investments.
16. DEFERRED INCOME:
This represents the unearned portion of invoices generated during the year.
17. PAYABLES: 2017 2016 $ $
Trade payables 2,329,011 1,326,938 Other payables and accruals 4,592,434 5,136,808
6,921,445 6,463,746
18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION:
Key Management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Council, directly or indirectly, including any Director. The Council members and five senior executives of the Council are its ‘key management’ personnel. Compensation for such persons is as follows:
2017 2016 $ $
Honorarium (note 8) 1,355,200 618,125 Management remuneration (included in staff cost) (note 9) 23,185,149 23,230,100
24,540,349 23,848,225
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19. TAXATION:
The Council is exempt from income tax, property tax, stamp duty and taxation under the Transfer Tax Act, by virtue of Section 17 of the University Council of Jamaica Act 1987.
20. PENSION:
The Council operates a defined contribution pension plan which is administered by Sagicor Life of Jamaica and managed by a Board of Trustees and is open to all permanent employees.
The plan is funded by the Council’s and employees’ contributions. The Council’s contributions to the scheme are expensed and amounted to $1,523,637 for the year (2016 - $1,117,035).
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A P P E N D I X A COUNCIL MEMBERS AS AT M ARCH 3 1 , 2 0 1 7
Dr Carolyn Hayle Professor Trevor Gardner Chairman President Northern Caribbean University (up to 31/08/2016) Professor Brendan Bain Deputy Chairman Professor Colin Gyles Acting President Mrs Althea Heron University of Technology, Jamaica (up to 27/02/2017) Executive Director Dr Suzette Haughton Mr Garth Anderson Lecturer Department of Government, Principal University of the West Indies Church Teachers’ College Mrs Hyacinth Knight Mrs Barbara Cadogan Retired Educator Director HRM&D, Ministry of Economic Growth & Mr Carl Lawrence Job Creation Legal Officer Office of the Principal, University of the West Indies Ms Leonie Campbell Attorney-at-Law Dr Phylicia Marshall Asst. Chief Education Officer Mrs Yvonne Clarke Tertiary Unit, MOEYI (from 27/02/2017) Principal Dr Yvonnette Marshall Bethlehem Moravian College Executive Director (up to 31/08/2016) Dr Cecil Cornwall Mr Philmore McCarthy President Principal Western Hospitality Institute Excelsior Community College
Dr Lowell Dilworth Professor Archibald McDonald Lecturer Principal Pathology Department, University of the West Indies, Mona University of the West Indies Professor Stephen Vasciannie Dr Lincoln Edwards President President University of Technology, Jamaica Northern Caribbean University (from 27/02/2017) (from 27/02/2017)
Mr Stephen Edwards Mr Yaneke Watson Assistant Professor Lecturer Dept. of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental School of Engineering, Science, Northern Caribbean University University of Technology, Jamaica Dr Karl Whyte Rev Dr Maitland Evans Lecturer President Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies International University of the Caribbean University of Technology, Jamaica 73 Annual Report 2016-2017
A P P E N D I X B M EMBERS OF S TAFF AS AT M ARCH 3 1 , 2 0 1 7
Mrs Althea Heron Miss Thelma Mollison Executive Director Customer Service Representative
Miss Ollyvia Anderson Mrs Michelle O’Gilvie-Jackson Public Relations and Communications Officer Administrative Assistant
Dr Dawn Barrett Adams Dr Angela Penny Accreditation Officer Director, Research and Development
Dr Dameon Black Miss Andrika Perkins Accreditation Officer Records Manager
Mrs Diane Butler Miss Kerry Robinson Director, Finance Office Attendant
Mr Wayne Christian Mr Richard Rose Information and Technology Manager Director, Communications and Public Education Dr Jessica Dunn Accreditation Officer Miss Janine Scott Research and Assessment Officer Mrs Shadisha Douglas-Mitchell Director, Human Resource and Administration Mrs Annie Sutherland Senior Secretary Mr Eaton Hendricks Accreditation Officer Mrs Camille Trusty Executive Assistant Mrs Lisa Henlin Accreditation Officer Mr Ripton Watson Miss Tiffaney Hinds Messenger Assistant Accountant Miss Tushan Wilson Mr Cuthbert Hyman Accounts Receivables Officer Property and Procurement Manager
Dr Karen Isaacs Programme Officer
Mrs Arlene Lawrence Accreditation Officer
Miss Stacy-Ann Lewin Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer
Dr Dotlyn Minott Director, Accreditation 74 The University Council of Jamaica
FORMER MEMBERS OF STAFF
Dr Yvonnette Marshall Executive Director (up to 31/08/2016)
Ms Grace Gordon Director, Accreditation (up to 30/09/2016)
Mrs Kenisha Blair-Walcott Director, Human Resource and Administration (up to 31/07/2016)
Dr Maureen Linton Accreditation Officer (up to 31/06/2016)
Mr Lennox Tate IT Manager (up to 06/05/2016)
Dr Gareth Phillips Accreditation Officer (up to 31/12/2016)
Ms Michelle Williams Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer (up to 30/09/2016) 75 Annual Report 2016-2017
A P P E N D I X C LOCAL COLLEGES, INSTITUTES AND TRAINING UNITS WITH ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES AS AT MARCH 31, 2017
B & B Institute of Business Caribbean Wesleyan College 15 Carlton Crescent, Kingston 10 Torrington District, P.O. Box 17, Savanna-La-Mar, • ABE Diploma in Business Management Westmoreland • ABE Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality • Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry • Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education Bethel Bible College • Bachelor of Arts in Theology and 7 Patrick Road, Mandeville, Manchester Pastoral Ministry • Diploma in Theology • Bachelor of Theology Catholic College of Mandeville Williamsfield P.O, Manchester Bethlehem Moravian College • Diploma in Primary Education Malvern P.O., St. Elizabeth • Bachelor of Education (Primary) • Associate of Science in Business Studies (formerly Associate Degree in Business Studies) College of Agriculture, Science and Education • Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism (CASE) Management (formerly Associate Degree in Passley Gardens, Port Antonio, Portland Hospitality and Tourism Management) • Associate of Science Degree in General Agriculture (formerly Associate of Science Brown’s Town Community College Degree in Agriculture) PO Box 556, Brown’s Town, St. Ann • Associate of Science Degree in Natural Sciences • Associate of Science in Business Studies • Bachelor of Technology in Environmental • Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Science Management • Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural • Associate Degree in Applied Science Production and Food Systems Management (Culinary Arts Core) • Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management (formerly Associate of Science Caribbean Graduate School of Theology (CGST) Degree in Hospitality, Entertainment and 14-16 West Avenue, Kingston 8 Tourism) • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology • Associate of Science in Business Studies • Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies • Bachelor of Science in Business Studies (formerly Master of Arts in Caribbean Ministries) • Diploma in Agriculture • Master of Arts in Theological Studies • Master of Divinity College of Insurance and Professional Studies • Master of Business Administration (CIPS) 3A Richmond Avenue, Kingston 10 Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) • Associate Degree in Insurance Management Palisadoes Park, P.O. Box 8051, CSO, Kingston • Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Systems Operation and Maintenance (formerly Associate Degree in Industrial Systems Operation and Maintenance) • Diploma in International Shipping and Logistics *NB Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered 76 The University Council of Jamaica
Crowne Professional College • Bachelor of Science in Business Studies (No longer in operation) • Associate of Science in Library Technical Studies 53 Molynes Road, Kingston 10 • Associate Degree in Business Administration* The Hydel University College • Associate Degree in Social Work* Ferry, St. Catherine • Associate Degree in Media and • Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Communication* Education • Bachelor of Education in Primary Education Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts International University of the Caribbean (IUC) 1 Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston 5 47 Old Hope Road, Kingston 5 • Associate of Arts in Music Constituent Colleges • Bachelor of Music (Jazz and Popular Music) College for Leadership and Theological • Bachelor of Music Education Development (CLTD) • Associate of Arts in Visual Arts (formerly Institute for Theological and Leadership • Bachelor of Art Education Development) • Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) • Bachelor of Arts in Theology with specialisations in Visual Communication, • Bachelor of Arts in Guidance and Counselling Textile and Fibre Arts, Painting, Ceramics, • Diploma in Theology Sculpture, Printmaking and Jewellery) • Master of Arts in Pastoral Psychology and • Bachelor of Arts in Drama in Education Counselling (In collaboration with St. Stephen’s • Associate of Arts in Arts Management College (SSC), Edmonton, Canada) * • Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management • Bachelor of Education (Primary) • Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education • Bachelor of Arts in General Studies • Associate of Arts in Dance Performance • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance and • Master of Science in Counselling and Choreography Consulting Psychology • Postgraduate Diploma in Art Education Mel Nathan College • Bachelor of Arts in Community Development Excelsior Community College • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 137 Mountain View Avenue, Kingston 3 Specialization in Programme and • Associate of Science in Management Project Management Information Systems • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration • Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems Jamaica Theological Seminary (JTS) • Associate of Applied Science Degree in 14-16 West Avenue, Kingston 8 Information Technology * • Bachelor of Arts in Theology • Associate of Applied Science Degree in • Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Electronic Engineering * • Bachelor of Arts in Guidance and Counselling • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science * • Bachelor of Social Work • Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management (formerly Associate Knox Community College Degree in Hospitality, Entertainment Spalding P.O., Clarendon and Tourism) • Certificate in Environmental Studies/Sciences * • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism • Diploma in Environmental Studies/Sciences * Management (formerly Bachelor of Science • Associate of Science in Environmental Studies in Hospitality, Entertainment and Tourism • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies • Associate of Science in Business Studies *NB Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered 77 Annual Report 2016-2017
• Associate of Science in Hospitality and Social Studies, Geography and Environmental Tourism Management (formerly Associate Studies, Music, Industrial Technology, Visual Arts Degree in Hospitality, Entertainment and Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and Tourism) • Bachelor of Education in Special Education • Associate of Science in Business Studies • Bachelor of Science in Guidance and • Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) Counselling • Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)* • Master of Education in Special Education • Associate of Science in Management • Master of Arts in Teaching Information Systems • Executive Masters in Educational Management • Associate of Applied Science in Architectural • Master of Science in Counselling and and Construction Technology (formerly Social Work Associate Degree in Architectural and Construction Technology) Moneague College • Associate of Applied Science in Moneague, St. Ann Engineering Technology* • Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism • Associate of Science in Engineering Technology Management • Associate of Science in Management Management Institute for National Information Systems Development (MIND) • Associate of Science in Business Studies 235a Old Hope Road, Kingston 6 • Bachelor of Science in Business Studies • Postgraduate Diploma Tax Audit and Revenue Administration Montego Bay Community College • Associate of Science Degree Accounting Alice Eldemire Drive, Montego Bay, St. James • Postgraduate Diploma General Management • Associate of Science in Hospitality and Programme (formerly The General Tourism Management Management Programme) • Associate of Science in Business Studies • Postgraduate Diploma Human Resource • Associate of Science in Architectural and Management (formerly Human Resource Construction Technology Management Programme) • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and • Postgraduate Diploma Public Sector Tourism Management Senior Management Development Programme • Bachelor of Science in Management • Associate of Science Degree Human Resource Information Systems Management • Associate of Science in Management Information Systems The Mico University College • Bachelor of Science in Business Studies 1A Marescaux Road, Kingston 5 • Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts • Bachelor of Education in Language and Literacy • Associate of Science in Engineering • Bachelor of Education in Science and • Associate of Science in Agricultural Technology Technology • Bachelor of Education in Early NCB Corporate Learning Campus Childhood Education (formerly NCB Staff Training Centre) • Bachelor of Education in Primary Education 2 ½ Altamont Crescent, Kingston 5 • Bachelor of Education (Secondary) with • Management Trainee Programme – Specializations in Business Studies, Family Postgraduate Diploma and Consumer Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, History and Culture, Library and Information Studies, Language and Literacy, Language and Literature, Physical Education, *NB Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered 78 The University Council of Jamaica
Portmore Community College Vocational Training Development Institute P.O. Box 233, Waterford, St. Catherine (VTDI) • Associate of Science in Business Studies 6 Gordon Town Road, Kingston 6 • Associate of Science in Computer Applications • Diploma in Education and Training and Business Studies (Postgraduate) • Bachelor of Science in Business Studies • Diploma in Career Development (formerly • Associate of Science in Computer Servicing Diploma in Career Guidance and Counselling)* and Electronics • Information and Communication Technology • Associate of Science in Management (ICT) Instructor Training Diploma* Information Systems • Diploma in Information and Communication • Associate of Science in Hospitality and Technology Tourism Management • Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Business Development * Regent College of the Caribbean (formerly Jamaica Bible College) Western Hospitality Institute 7 Brumalia Road, Mandeville, Manchester Holiday Village, Rose Hall, St. James • Diploma in Theology • Associate of Science in Culinary • Associate Degree in Business Studies Chef Management • Associate of Science in Food and United Theological College of the West Indies Beverage Management 7 Golding Avenue, Kingston 7 • Associate of Science in Hotel and • Diploma in Ministerial Studies Restaurant Management • Associate of Science Degree in University College of the Caribbean (UCC) Tourism Management 17 Worthington Avenue, Kingston 5 • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management • Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management • Associate of Science in Business Administration • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration • Bachelor of Science in Marketing • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology • Associate of Science in Management Information Systems • Associate of Science in Production and Operations Management • Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration • Commonwealth Executive Master of Public Administration
Vector Technology Institute 35A Eastwood Park Road, Kingston 10 • Associate Degree in Computer Systems Technology • Bachelor of Science in Technology Management • Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology *NB Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered 79 Annual Report 2016-2017
LOCAL UNIVERSITIES WITH ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES
Northern Caribbean University (NCU) • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Manchester Road, Mandeville, Manchester (formerly Bachelor of Arts in • Associate of Science in Biology Mass Communication) • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences • Bachelor of Arts in History • Associate of Science in Business Administration • Associate of Science in Social Work • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration • Bachelor of Social Work • Bachelor of Arts in Primary Teacher Education • Associate of Science in Family Life Education • Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Teacher Education • Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education • Bachelor of Science in Secondary • Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Teacher Education Teacher Education • Associate of Science in School Counselling • Associate of Science in Hospitality and • Bachelor of Science in Psychology Tourism Management • Bachelor of Science in Guidance Counselling • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and (formerly Bachelor of Science in Counselling) Tourism Management with emphases in Food • Bachelor of Science in Biology Education and Beverage and Travel and Tour • Master of Public Health • Bachelor of Science in Management Studies University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) • Master of Business Administration 237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6 • Master of Arts in Education • Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) • Associate of Science in Computer Information (Post-Diploma) * Science (formerly Associate of Science in • Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Information Science) Engineering) (Post-Diploma) * • Bachelor of Science in Computer Information • Associate of Science in Business Administration Science (formerly Bachelor of Science in (formerly offered by Jamaican Institute of Information Science) Management - JIM) • Bachelor of Science in Computer Information • Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies Science (Business Emphasis) (formerly Bachelor • Masters in Architecture of Science in Information Science, • Bachelor of Business Administration Business Emphasis) (Post-Diploma specialisations in Accounting, • Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology Finance, Management and Marketing) * • Associate of Arts in English • Bachelor of Business Administration in • Bachelor of Arts in English Banking and Financial Services * • Doctor of Philosophy in Education • Bachelor of Science in Administrative • Master of Science in Counselling Psychology Management * • Master of Science in Biology • Bachelor of Science in Human Resource • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Management * (Communications Emphasis) • Diploma in Marketing * • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science • Bachelor of Pharmacy (Programming Emphasis) • Bachelor of Health Science • Associate of Science in Mathematics • Bachelor of Science in Computing with • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Management Studies* • Associate of Arts in Communication Studies • Bachelor of Education – Post Diploma* (formerly Associate of Arts in • Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Mass Communication) Geographic Information Sciences
*NB Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered 80 The University Council of Jamaica
• Bachelor of Science in Integrated Planning, • Bachelor of Science in Land Economy and Environmental and Resource Development* Valuation Surveying • Bachelor of Business Administration Degree – • Associate of Science in Health Information Majors in Accounting, Administrative and Technology Information Systems Management (formerly • Bachelor of Science in Computing Administrative Management), Banking and • Bachelor of Science in Child and Financial Services, Finance, Human Resource Adolescent Development Management, Marketing, Production and Operations Management (formerly ACCREDITED SHORT COURSES Production/Operations Management), General Management Fitz Ritson and Associates • Bachelor of Science in Computing and 10 Holborn Road, Kingston 5 Information Technology* • Portfolio Management • Postgraduate Diploma in Education • Strategic Financial Management* • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and • Introductory Financial Analysis Tourism Management (offered jointly • Securities and Portfolio Management* with UWI) * • Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel, INPRI Jamaica Ltd Restaurant & Tourism Management - 27 Fairfax Drive, Kingston 19 Post Diploma* • Public Sector Procurement Certification Series • Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Service Management (Original programme delivered NCB Corporate Learning Campus up to May 2014) (formerly NCB Staff Training Centre) • Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology 2 ½ Altamont Crescent, Kingston 5 • Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical • Branch Management Programme Engineering) • Leadership Development Programme • Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical (formerly Middle Management Programme) Engineering) • Management Development Programme • Bachelor of Education in Technical Education* (formerly Junior Management Programme) • Bachelor of Education in Technical and Vocational Education and Training ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS • Master of Science in Workforce Education and Development (All tertiary level programmes offered by the • Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Accredited institution have the same standing Engineering (previously listed as and recognition as the Accredited programme.) Bachelor of Chemical Engineering) • Bachelor of Science in Public Health Nursing The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (inclusive of the Western Campus) • Bachelor of Science in Urban and Kingston Regional Planning • Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition • Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management • Master of Business Administration • Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying *NB Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered 81 Annual Report 2016-2017
UCJ-APPROVED DEGREES
(The UCJ-Approved degree has the same standing and recognition as the Accredited programme) NB: The programmes identified by # were delivered as UCJ-Approved degrees by the Teachers’ Colleges and are no longer offered as UCJ-Approved degrees. Contact the Colleges for further information.
Bethlehem Moravian College The Mico University College Malvern P.O., St. Elizabeth 1A Marescaux Road, Kingston 5 • Bachelor of Education (Secondary) with • Bachelor of Science in Guidance and specialisation in Information Technology, Counselling* Business Education#* • Bachelor of Education in School Management • Bachelor of Education (Primary)#* and Leadership • Master of Arts in Teaching* Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) Palisadoes Park, P.O. Box 8051, CSO, Kingston Moneague College • Bachelor of Science in Security Administration Moneague, St. Ann and Management • Bachelor of Education (Primary)#* • Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Systems • Master of Science in Logistics and Supply St. Joseph’s Teachers’ College Chain Management 16 Old Hope Road, Kingston 5 • Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) #* Chain Management • Bachelor of Education (Primary)#* • Bachelor of Science in International Shipping • Bachelor of Science in Port Management Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College • Bachelor of Science in Cruise Shipping P.O. Box 40, Granville P.A., St. James and Marine Tourism • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)#* • Bachelor of Education (Primary)#* Church Teachers’ College • Bachelor of Education (School Counselling)#* Manchester Road, Mandeville, Manchester • Bachelor of Education (Special Education)#* • Bachelor of Education (Secondary) with specialisations in Human Ecology, Shortwood Teachers’ College Mathematics, English, Social Studies#* 77 Shortwood Road, Kingston 8 • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)#* College of Agriculture, Science and Education • Bachelor of Education (Secondary) with Passley Gardens, Port Antonio, Portland specialisations in Human Ecology, English, • Bachelor of Education (Secondary) with Mathematics, Religious Education, specialisation in Mathematics#* Geography/History, Modern Languages#* • Bachelor of Education (Primary)#* Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI) G.C. Foster College of Physical Education 6 Gordon Town Road, Kingston 6 and Sport • Bachelor of Science in Career Development Angels Walks Road, Spanish Town, St. Catherine • Bachelor of Science in Information and • Bachelor of Physical Education Communication Technology
*NB Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered 82 The University Council of Jamaica
ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES DELIVERED IN JAMAICA BY OVERSEAS INSTITUTIONS
Central Connecticut State University, USA/ Nova Southeastern University, USA Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College/ • Master of Business Administration* The Mico University College • Bachelor of Science in Professional • Master of Science in Educational Leadership Management * • Master of Science in Reading and Language • Master of Science in Human Resource Arts Management * • Master of Science in Instructional Eastern Connecticut State University, USA/ Technology and Distance Education * Hanover Education Foundation • Doctor of Education in Instructional • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Applied Technology and Distance Education * Social Relations * • Master of Science in Education* with specialisations in Teaching and Learning and Florida International University, USA/ Exceptional Student Education (formerly University College of the Caribbean Varying Exceptionalities and/or • Executive Master of Business Administration* Special Education) • Master of Science in Curriculum and • Bachelor of Science in Applied Professional Instruction Studies* (Concentration in Teaching • Master of Science in Human Resource and Learning) Management* Ohio State University/ Manchester Business School, UK/ Edna Manley College of the Visual and The Jamaica Institute of Financial Services Performing Arts (formerly Jamaica Institute of Bankers) • Master of Arts in Art Education • Master of Business Administration * Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, USA/ Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada/ Catholic College of Mandeville JACAE • Master of Education in Teaching and Learning • Master of Education (in Lifelong Learning; formerly Temple University, USA/ Adult Education) * Church Teachers College • Master of Arts in Education • Bachelor of Science in Education * (in Lifelong Learning; formerly • Master of Education in Educational Adult Education) * Administration • Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) in association with St. Joseph’s Teachers’ University College Birmingham, UK College * (formerly Birmingham College of Food, Tourism • Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) and Creative Studies) in association with the College of Agriculture, • Master of Arts in Professional Hospitality and Science and Education * Tourism Management (formerly Master of Science in Hospitality with Tourism Management)*
*NB Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered 83 Annual Report 2016-2017
University of New Orleans, USA Western Carolina University, USA • Master of Business Administration • Bachelor of Science in Education (Executive MBA) * (with concentrations in Special Education, Administration, Science/Math, University of South Florida, USA/ Early Childhood) Shortwood Teachers’ College • Master of Arts in Education in Supervision • Masters in Early Childhood Education*
OVERSEAS INSTITUTIONS WITH PROGRAMMES RECOGNISED BY THE UCJ
(Programmes that are Recognised by the UCJ have the same standing and recognition as the Accredited programme)
Heriot-Watt University • Bachelor of Business Administration The Ordinary Bachelor’s Degrees (listed below) are (Ordinary Bachelor’s Degree) recognised as equivalent to the first 3 years of the • Master of Business Administration four-year Bachelor’s Degrees and the first 2 years of the three-year Bachelor’s Degrees. Walden University • Master of Science in Education • Bachelor of Arts in Business and Finance • Master of Science in Early Childhood Studies (Ordinary Bachelor’s Degree) • Master of Science in Instructional Design • Bachelor of Arts in Management • Doctor of Education (Ordinary Bachelor’s Degree)
OVERSEAS INSTITUTIONS WITH PROGRAMMES ACCREDITED BY THE UCJ
Suriname College of Hospitality and Tourism • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management (accreditation expired 30 September 2014)
*NB Programmes identified by an asterisk (*) are no longer being delivered 84 The University Council of Jamaica
A P P E N D I X D REGISTERED INSTITUTIONS AND TRAINING UNITS A S AT MARCH 31, 2017
LOCAL COLLEGES, INSTITUTES AND TRAINING UNITS
1. All-American Institute for Medical Sciences 9. Catholic College of Mandeville 66 High Street Williamsfield P.O. Black River Manchester St Elizabeth 10. Church Teachers’ College 2. B & B Institute of Business Mandeville Road 12 Carlton Crescent P.O. Box 41, Mandeville Kingston 10 Manchester
3. Bethel Bible College 11. College of Agriculture, Science and 7 Patrick Road Education P.O. Box 1694, Mandeville Passley Gardens Manchester Port Antonio Portland 4. Bethlehem Moravian College Malvern P.O. 12. College of Insurance and Professional St. Elizabeth Studies 3A Richmond Avenue 5. Brown’s Town Community College Kingston 10 P.O. Box 556, Brown’s Town P.O. St. Ann 13. Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts 6. Caribbean Graduate School of Theology 1 Arthur Wint Drive 14-16 West Avenue Kingston 5 Kingston 8 14. Excelsior Community College 7. Caribbean Maritime Institute 137 Mountain View Avenue Palisadoes Park Kingston 3 P.O. Box 80, C.S.O. Kingston 15. G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport 8. Caribbean Wesleyan College Angels Walks Road Torrington District Spanish Town P.O. Box 17, Savanna-La-Mar St. Catherine Westmoreland 16. The Hydel University College Ferry St. Catherine 85 Annual Report 2016-2017
17. International University of the Caribbean 26. NCB Corporate Learning Campus 47 Old Hope Road (formerly NCB Staff Training Centre) Kingston 5 2½ Altamont Crescent Constituent Colleges Kingston 5 • College for Leadership & Theological Development (formerly Institute for 27. Paralegal Training Institute Theological and Leadership Development) 47C Old Hope Road 47 Old Hope Road Kingston 5 Kingston 5 • Mel Nathan College 28. Portmore Community College 47 Old Hope Road P.O. Box 233 Kingston 5 Waterford St. Catherine 18. Jamaica Stock Exchange e-Campus 40 Harbour Street 29. Regent College of the Caribbean Kingston (formerly Jamaica Bible College) 7 Brumalia Road 19. Jamaica Theological Seminary Mandeville 14-16 West Avenue Manchester Kingston 8 30. Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College 20. Knox Community College P.O. Box 40, Granville P.A. Spalding P.O. St. James Clarendon 31. Shortwood Teachers’ College 21. Management Institute for National 77 Shortwood Road Development Kingston 8 235A Old Hope Road Kingston 6 32. Sigma College of Nursing and Applied Sciences 22. The Mico University College 34 Top Road 1A Marescaux Road P.O. Box 437, Brown’s Town Kingston 5 St. Ann
23. Midland Bible Institute 33. St. Joseph’s Teachers’ College Curatoe Hill 16 Old Hope Road P.O. Box 400, May Pen Kingston 5 Clarendon 34. St. Michael’s Theological College 24. Moneague College Golding Avenue Moneague Kingston 7 St. Ann 35. United Theological College of the 25. Montego Bay Community College West Indies Alice Eldemire Drive 7 Golding Avenue Montego Bay Kingston 7 St. James 86 The University Council of Jamaica
36. University College of the Caribbean 17 Worthington Avenue Kingston 5
37. Vector Technology Institute 35A Eastwood Park Road Kingston 10
38. Vocational Training Development Institute 6 Gordon Town Road Kingston 6
39. Western Hospitality Institute Holiday Village Rosehall St. James
II. LOCAL UNIVERSITIES
40. Northern Caribbean University Manchester Road Mandeville Manchester
41. University of Technology, Jamaica 237 Old Hope Road Kingston 6
42. The University of the West Indies Mona Campus Kingston 7 87 Annual Report 2016-2017
THE JOINT COMMITTEE FOR T E R T I A R Y E D U C AT I O N (JCTE)
The Joint Committee for Tertiary Education (JCTE) was established in 1991 under Section 6 of the Education Act.
The Joint Committee for Tertiary Education (JCTE), with a Mission to strengthen tertiary education and training in Jamaica, through advocacy, institutional capacity building and providing forums for sharing and learning, has impacted the tertiary arena in Jamaica through interventions designed to combine vocational training and academic education for industry approved and licensured occupational degrees.
These and other interventions have provided opportunities for international accreditation and networking among institutions and across cultures; they have enhanced the range of activities enabling access to higher education and a fully trained workforce.
The members of the JCTE’s Executive Committee are:
• Dr Cecil Cornwall, Chairman • Mrs Yvonne Clarke, Vice Chairman • Mr Philmore McCarthy, Treasurer • Mrs Claudeth Fletcher, Secretary • Dr Joyce Graham Royal, Executive Member • Dr Lincoln Edwards, Executive Member • Professor Stephen Vasciannie, Executive Member • Dr Fritz Pinnock, Executive Member • Mrs Althea Heron, Ex-Officio Member, Executive Director, the UCJ • Dr Winston Adams, Ex-Officio Member • Mrs Bertland O’Connor, Counsel
Collaboration The JCTE collaborated with the Accreditation Services for International Colleges (ASIC), Hocking College and the Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (ACTI).
Several local tertiary institutions were introduced to ASIC’s institutional and international accreditation process, which encourages Quality Assurance for firm academic partnerships. ASIC, which is the quality standard for learning institutions in 25 countries, is a global institution which identifies quality institutions and provides confidence to parents and students that the institution to which they are connected is safe, and worthy of their trust.
Hocking College A delegation of tertiary level educators and representatives of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Jamaica, led by Dr Cecil Cornwall, visited Hocking College in Ohio USA, in May 2016. The visit marked the beginning of the JCTE’s commitment to organise and execute study tours to help educators deepen its understanding of Occupational Certification/Degrees. The collaboration was designed to strengthen the programmes within institutions through established partnerships for technical educational programmes. 88 The University Council of Jamaica
The visit was coordinated with the assistance of Dr Betty Young, President of Hocking College and her team. The Jamaican delegation identified a variety of scholarships and research funding available to enable Jamaican students to take advantage of the various learning opportunities. Several local tertiary institutions have partnered with Hocking College on programmes that benefit their student population.
The Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (ACTI) A Memorandum of Understanding between the JCTE and ACTI was finalised in 2016, when the JCTE’s executive accepted the provision that the JCTE’s chairman would be the representative to serve on the Council of ACTI. Dr Cecil Cornwall, Chairman of the JCTE, attended the 2016 ACTI Annual General Meeting in Barbados in October, 2016.
JCTE and HEART Trust /NTA Partnership In 2016, JCTE and the HEART Trust/NTA entered into a partnership agreement for the creation and delivery of three development projects – the Upskilling and Retooling, the Absorptive Capacity and the Occupational Degree. The specific project charters were developed jointly between the JCTE and HEART Trust/NTA, each detailing project implementation strategies and project success criteria.
Upskilling and Retooling Project The Upskilling and Retooling Project is designed to accomplish three stated objectives:
1. To equip the general labour force with enhanced skills and the opportunity to advance to further training in the particular skills or knowledge set. 2. To improve the skill-sets and mind sets of employees to provide better performance in their current positions. 3. To achieve enhanced productivity at the workplace.
The project, which originally targeted 3,000 participants over three years, was launched in November 2016. To date, 5,819 persons have participated in 48 capacity-building interventions, industry seminars, work- shops and lectures through the project’s Professional Skills Academy and Leadership Academy. Several industry groups benefitted from the training. Among these are:
• Digicel Group 97 participants • Holiday Inn 18 participants • Disney Cruises 2 participants • Tryall Club 12 participants • Jewel Beach & Golf Resort 18 participants
Several faith-based institutions benefitted including: • Jamaica Youth for Christ • St. Elizabeth International Church of Christ • Bethel Temple Apostolic Church
Among the development partners are the Social Development Commission, elected representatives and community based youth groups.
Feedback from participants indicated that the sessions were interactive, practical, provided opportunities for networking and were facilitated by experienced and knowledgeable professionals. 89 Annual Report 2016-2017
Back row, from left to right: Mr Philmore McCarthy, Executive Member and Principal, Excelsior Community College; Dr Lincoln Edwards, Executive Member and President, Northern Caribbean University (NCU); Dr Vincent Peterkin, Associate Vice-President, Academic Administration, NCU; Dr Winston Adams, Ex-Officio Member and Group Executive Chairman of the Univesity College of the Caribbean; Mr Tristants Simpson, Assistant Project Officer; Mr Michael Foster, Project Officer; Mr Daren Miller, Project Officer; Dr Cecil Cornwall, Chairman, JCTE. Front row, from left to right: Ms Carol Rose Brown, Invited Member, TPDCo; Mrs Althea Heron, Ex-Officio Member, Executive Director, the UCJ; Dr Joyce Graham Royal, Executive Member, and Principal of G.C. Foster College of Physical Education & Sport; Dr Donna Powell-Wilson, Executive Director, CCCJ; and Ms Venta Longman, Co-ordinator, at a JCTE Executive Committee meeting. Absorptive Capacity Project The Absorptive Capacity Project was launched by Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness and Senator, the Hon. Ruel Reid, Minister of Education, Youth and Information on February 2, 2017.
The Absorptive Capacity Project is an expansion of the HEART Trust/NTA NVQ Level 2 programme into tertiary institutions. The JCTE works in collaboration with the HEART Trust/NTA to ensure institutional readiness to offer the courses identified based on labour market demand.
Eighteen tertiary institutions are participating in the programme, which targets 2,200 applicants in the first year for participation in skills such as Business Process Outsourcing, Hospitality, Agriculture, Warehouse and Transportation.
Occupational Associate Degree Another of the programmes in the HEART Trust/NTA Partnership is the Occupational Associate Degree, which was launched by Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness and Senator, the Hon. Ruel Reid, Minister of Education, Youth and Information (MOEYI), at the JCTE & HEART Trust/NTA EDU-TVET Conference held at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James on December 8, 2016.
The Occupational Associate Degree programme, managed by the Centre of Occupational Studies (COS) at the MOEYI and led by Mrs Linda Steward Doman, Director, is tasked with providing a clear and disciplined approach to the development of Occupational Degrees. As a result, COS ensures that the Occupational Associate Degree meets industry standards with the appropriate licensures for access to quality tertiary level technical occupational education. The Occupational Associate Degree not only bridges the gap between vocational training and academia, but is also intended to expand the pool of qualified, technically competent supervisors available to industry. 90 The University Council of Jamaica
As a result, the Occupational Associate Degree is competency based with continuous assessment, boasts industry certification and licensure, provides professional, social and personal development as well as internship experience. The Degrees are industry reviewed and approved and provide joint certification.
Seven tertiary institutions participated in the pilot phase of the programme with eight Occupational Associate Degree specialisations. The institutions and programmes are listed in the table below.
INSTITUTION COURSE College of Agriculture, Agro Processing Science and Education Agriculture & Supervision Western Hospitality Institute Restaurant Operations G. C. Foster College of Physical Education & Sport Fitness Management Operations Logistics & Supply Chain Management Caribbean Maritime Institute Intermodal Transport Excelsior Community College Renewable Energy & Technology Bethlehem Moravian College Culinary Operation (Chef Management) Brown’s Town Community College Restaurant Operations
Four hundred students were enrolled for the academic period 2016-2018. Grant funding for the programme is provided by the HEART Trust/NTA for participants with level 2 & 3 NVQ/CVQ certification, while the MOEYI provides funding for the Career Advancement Programme participants.
A seven member Executive Projects Management Committee led by Dr Joyce Graham Royal constitutes the management committee for the project.
Annual Activities During the period under review, the JCTE hosted:
• its annual conference ‘JCTE & HEART Trust/NTA EDU-TVET Conference’ at the Holiday Inn Hotel, in Montego Bay, St. James on December 8 and 9, 2016. The theme for the Conference was: “Developing a Quality Culture through Effective Leadership in Higher Education & Training towards Superior Technical Leadership Skills & Competencies in Education & Training”; • the Dr Ethley London Lecture Series and Professional Development Day for Educators at the West Jamaica Conference Centre on February 22, 2017; and at Excelsior Community College on March 9, 2017; • the Dr Nadine Scott Lecture Series and Professional Development Day for Tertiary Students, March 28, at the Moneague Teachers College, March 29 at West Jamaica Conference Centre and on March 30 at Northern Caribbean University.
The JCTE sub-committees, which ensure the active involvement of member institutions in achieving the JCTE’s Mission are:
• Capacity Building and Services led by Mrs Yvonne Clarke; • Finance and Administration led by Mr Philmore McCarthy; • Conference and Forums led by Dr Cecil Cornwall, Chairman; and • Advocacy, Public Relations and Membership led by Dr Fritz Pinnock, Executive Member. NOTES NOTES